Travel comparison
Ireland vs Greece
A side-by-side look at the practical travel essentials for Ireland and Greece — power, safety, money and getting around — so you can plan or choose between them quickly.
Quick answer
Traveling between Ireland and Greece, you will need a plug adapter, and a voltage converter is generally not needed for dual-voltage chargers.
| Detail | Ireland | Greece |
|---|---|---|
| Power plug | Type G | Type C/F |
| Voltage | 230V | 230V |
| Frequency | 50Hz | 50Hz |
| Emergency (general) | 112 / 999 | 112 |
| Police | 112 / 999 | 100 / 112 |
| Ambulance | 112 / 999 | 166 / 112 |
| Tap water | Generally safe | Use caution |
| Driving side | Left | Right |
| Currency | Euro (EUR, €) | Euro (EUR, €) |
| Dialing code | +353 | +30 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) / UTC+1 (IST) | UTC+2 (EET) / UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Best season | 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. | May to June and September to October are best for sightseeing and island trips with warm weather and fewer crowds. July and August are hot, busy and expensive, while winter is quieter but many island services reduce schedules. |
Full brief
Ireland travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Ireland.
Full brief
Greece travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Greece.