Travel comparison
Portugal vs Greece
A side-by-side look at the practical travel essentials for Portugal and Greece — power, safety, money and getting around — so you can plan or choose between them quickly.
Quick answer
Traveling between Portugal and Greece, you likely won't need a plug adapter, and a voltage converter is generally not needed for dual-voltage chargers.
| Detail | Portugal | Greece |
|---|---|---|
| Power plug | Type C/F | Type C/F |
| Voltage | 230V | 230V |
| Frequency | 50Hz | 50Hz |
| Emergency (general) | 112 | 112 |
| Police | 112 | 100 / 112 |
| Ambulance | 112 | 166 / 112 |
| Tap water | Generally safe | Use caution |
| Driving side | Right | Right |
| Currency | Euro (EUR, €) | Euro (EUR, €) |
| Dialing code | +351 | +30 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) / UTC+1 (WEST) | UTC+2 (EET) / UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Best season | 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. | 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
Portugal travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Portugal.
Full brief
Greece travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Greece.