// compare.countries('switzerland', 'ireland')
Switzerland vs Ireland
Side-by-side look at the practical essentials — power, safety, money and getting around.
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Traveling between Switzerland and Ireland, you will need a plug adapter, and a voltage converter is generally not needed for dual-voltage chargers.
| field | Switzerland | Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| Power plug | Type C/J | Type G |
| Voltage | 230V | 230V |
| Frequency | 50Hz | 50Hz |
| Emergency (general) | 112 | 112 / 999 |
| Police | 117 | 112 / 999 |
| Ambulance | 144 | 112 / 999 |
| Tap water | Safe | Safe |
| Driving side | Right | Left |
| Currency | Swiss Franc (CHF) | Euro (EUR, €) |
| Dialing code | +41 | +353 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST) | UTC+0 (GMT) / UTC+1 (IST) |
| Best season | June to September is best for hiking, lakes and scenic rail trips. December to March is strongest for skiing. Spring and autumn are quieter, though mountain weather and lift schedules vary by region. | May to September gives the best daylight for road trips and coastal scenery. Weather is changeable year-round, so waterproof layers matter more than exact month. April, May and September are good shoulder-season choices. |
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Switzerland travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Switzerland.
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Ireland travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Ireland.