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Netherlands vs Italy
Side-by-side look at the practical essentials — power, safety, money and getting around.
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Traveling between Netherlands and Italy, you likely won't need a plug adapter, and a voltage converter is generally not needed for dual-voltage chargers.
| field | Netherlands | Italy |
|---|---|---|
| Power plug | Type C/F | Type C/F/L |
| Voltage | 230V | 230V |
| Frequency | 50Hz | 50Hz |
| Emergency (general) | 112 | 112 |
| Police | 112 | 112 / 113 |
| Ambulance | 112 | 112 / 118 |
| Tap water | Safe | Safe |
| Driving side | Right | Right |
| Currency | Euro (EUR, €) | Euro (EUR, €) |
| Dialing code | +31 | +39 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST) | UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Best season | April and May are popular for tulips and spring weather. June to September has the warmest conditions for cycling and canal trips, while shoulder months are quieter and often better value. | April to June and September to October are the most comfortable months for major cities and cultural trips. July and August can be hot and crowded, while coastal areas are busiest during Italian summer holidays. |
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Netherlands travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Netherlands.
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Italy travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Italy.