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Netherlands vs Portugal
Side-by-side look at the practical essentials — power, safety, money and getting around.
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Traveling between Netherlands and Portugal, you likely won't need a plug adapter, and a voltage converter is generally not needed for dual-voltage chargers.
| field | Netherlands | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Power plug | Type C/F | Type C/F |
| Voltage | 230V | 230V |
| Frequency | 50Hz | 50Hz |
| Emergency (general) | 112 | 112 |
| Police | 112 | 112 |
| Ambulance | 112 | 112 |
| Tap water | Safe | Safe |
| Driving side | Right | Right |
| Currency | Euro (EUR, €) | Euro (EUR, €) |
| Dialing code | +31 | +351 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST) | UTC+0 (WET) / UTC+1 (WEST) |
| 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 comfortable for Lisbon, Porto and coastal road trips. July and August are warm and busy, especially in the Algarve, while winter is mild but wetter in the north. |
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Netherlands travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Netherlands.
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Portugal travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Portugal.