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United Kingdom vs Netherlands
Side-by-side look at the practical essentials — power, safety, money and getting around.
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Traveling between United Kingdom and Netherlands, you will need a plug adapter, and a voltage converter is generally not needed for dual-voltage chargers.
| field | United Kingdom | Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Power plug | Type G | Type C/F |
| Voltage | 230V | 230V |
| Frequency | 50Hz | 50Hz |
| Emergency (general) | 999 / 112 | 112 |
| Police | 999 / 112 | 112 |
| Ambulance | 999 / 112 | 112 |
| Tap water | Safe | Safe |
| Driving side | Left | Right |
| Currency | Pound Sterling (GBP, £) | Euro (EUR, €) |
| Dialing code | +44 | +31 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) / UTC+1 (BST) | UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Best season | Late spring through early autumn offers the longest daylight and the best chance of mild weather. May, June and September are especially good for city breaks because they avoid the busiest school-holiday weeks. | 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. |
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United Kingdom travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for United Kingdom.
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Netherlands travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Netherlands.