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Ireland Outlet, Plug & Voltage Guide for Travelers: Do You Need an Adapter or Converter? ⚡

Ireland outlet plug and voltage guide for travelers

Planning a trip to Ireland? You’re in for misty coastlines, storybook towns, ancient ruins, cozy pubs, dramatic cliffs, green landscapes that somehow look even greener in person, and that soft, atmospheric beauty Ireland does better than almost anywhere.

Ireland is the kind of place where travel days can feel beautifully full without being rushed. You might spend one day wandering Dublin’s historic streets, another driving along the Wild Atlantic Way, another standing at the edge of the Cliffs of Moher, another exploring castles, abbeys, bookshops, harbor towns, and tiny villages where the whole mood feels like a scene from a novel. Add in live music, hearty food, coastal views, and road trip stops that make you pull over every few minutes, and Ireland becomes one of those trips where your phone and camera work hard.

And that is exactly why the practical power setup matters.

Maps, hotel confirmations, rental car navigation, train tickets, eSIMs, camera batteries, weather apps, restaurant reservations, and all those photos of cliffs, castles, sheep, and colorful streets depend on charged devices. Ireland uses Type G plugs and runs on 230V / 50Hz, which may be very different from what you use at home.

If you arrive with the wrong setup, your chargers may not fit the wall, your hair tools may not be safe to use, or you may end up fighting over one awkward outlet in an older hotel room.

That’s why this guide exists.

This is a complete, no-nonsense Ireland outlet, plug, and voltage guide, with clear explanations and practical packing advice for travelers from every region of the world. Scroll to your country below for exactly what you need — no guessing, no fried hair tools, no dead phone halfway through a castle day.

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⚡ Quick Overview: What You Need for Ireland

✔ Plug Adapter

Ireland uses Type G plugs.

A universal adapter that includes Type G coverage is the easiest option for most travelers. This is the same three-rectangular-prong plug style used in the UK, but it is not the same plug shape used in most of continental Europe.

So if you are visiting Ireland as part of a larger Europe trip, do not assume your France, Italy, Spain, Greece, or Germany adapter will automatically work in Ireland.

✔ Dual-Voltage Electronics Adapter Only

Phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, e-readers, power banks, and most modern USB chargers are usually labeled 100–240V.

If your charger says 100–240V, it is voltage-compatible with Ireland. You only need a plug adapter so it physically fits the outlet.

✔ Single-Voltage Small Appliances Converter Needed

Hair dryers, curling irons, straighteners, steamers, heating pads, and other small appliances labeled 110V / 120V only are not safe to plug directly into Ireland’s 230V outlets.

For those items, you need a step-down voltage converter.

In many cases, a dual-voltage travel hair tool is easier, lighter, and safer than bringing your favorite single-voltage appliance from home.

✔ Multi-Port USB Charger

Ireland trips can be outlet-heavy: phones, watches, earbuds, cameras, battery packs, tablets, and maybe a second traveler’s devices too.

A multi-port USB charger helps turn one outlet into a practical charging station, especially in older hotels, countryside inns, B&Bs, and guesthouses where outlets may not be exactly where you want them.

✔ Travel Power Strip

A compact travel power strip can be extremely useful in Ireland, especially if you are road tripping, changing hotels often, staying in historic properties, or traveling with multiple devices.

Choose one that is travel-friendly and rated for international use.

✔ Power Bank

A power bank is a must for Ireland.

You may be out all day on coastal drives, long bus tours, train trips, castle visits, cliff walks, countryside routes, or rainy sightseeing days where your phone is constantly switching between maps, camera, weather, and travel apps.

If you want help choosing one, check out my power bank guide.

✔ Electronics Organizer

An electronics organizer keeps adapters, cords, chargers, camera batteries, memory cards, earbuds, and small tech pieces from turning into a tangled disaster in your bag.

Ireland is a place where you may be moving between city hotels, rural stays, day tours, rental cars, trains, and ferries, so keeping your power gear together makes travel days much easier.

Travel Hack

A universal adapter with Type G coverage + travel power strip + multi-port USB charger = an instant charging hub for Ireland.

This is especially helpful if you are traveling with another person, staying in older hotels, or doing a multi-stop Ireland road trip.

Ireland’s Electrical Basics

Plug Types Used:

Type G – Three rectangular prongs in a triangular layout

Ireland uses Type G plugs. These are the same plug style used in the UK, including Northern Ireland, which makes island-of-Ireland trips simple from a plug standpoint.

Voltage: 230V
Frequency: 50Hz

✔ Safe With Only an Adapter

These are usually safe in Ireland if they are labeled 100–240V:

  • Phones
  • Laptops
  • Tablets
  • Cameras
  • Power banks
  • E-readers / Kindles
  • Bluetooth headphones / earbuds
  • Smart watches
  • Most modern USB chargers

Not Always Safe

These need extra checking before you pack them:

  • Hair dryers
  • Curling irons
  • Straighteners
  • Steamers
  • Heating pads
  • Electric kettles
  • Older chargers
  • Cheap chargers
  • Any device labeled 110V only
  • Any device labeled 120V only

Check the Voltage Label Before You Pack

Look at the small print on each charger or device.

“110V” or “120V only” → Not safe to plug directly into Ireland’s outlets. You need a step-down voltage converter, or the device can burn out.

“100–240V” → Safe to use in Ireland. You only need a plug adapter.

Frequency Note

Ireland runs on 50Hz.

For phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, and most modern chargers, this usually is not a problem.

For motor-based or heat-based appliances, frequency can matter more. That is one more reason to check the label carefully before packing hair tools, steamers, or similar devices.

Consistency

Ireland’s electrical system is consistent throughout the Republic of Ireland. Whether you are in Dublin, Galway, Cork, Killarney, Kilkenny, Dingle, Limerick, Waterford, Donegal, or driving the Wild Atlantic Way, the plug type and voltage are the same.

If your trip also includes Northern Ireland, the power setup is the same there too: Type G, 230V, 50Hz.

The bigger issue is usually not regional variation — it is outlet convenience. Older hotels, countryside inns, guesthouses, cottages, and historic buildings may have fewer outlets or oddly placed outlets, so a good charging setup makes a real difference.

Traveling elsewhere in Europe too? Ireland uses the same voltage and frequency as much of Europe, but the plug shape is different from most continental European countries. Your electronics may be voltage-compatible, but you may still need a different adapter for Ireland than you need for France, Italy, Spain, Greece, Germany, Portugal, Austria, or Croatia.

⚡ Quick Jump to Your Region

🌍 North America

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🇺🇸 United States

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.
Vs. Ireland: Different plug shapes and much higher voltage in Ireland. You’ll need a plug adapter for almost everything, and a step-down voltage converter for any single-voltage 120V appliances. Frequency is also slightly different, though that usually matters more for motorized or heat-based tools than for modern electronics. Ireland uses Type G plugs and 230V / 50Hz.

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🇨🇦 Canada

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.
Vs. Ireland: Different plug shapes and much higher voltage in Ireland. You’ll need a plug adapter for almost everything, and a step-down voltage converter for any single-voltage 120V appliances. Frequency is also slightly different, though that usually matters more for motorized or heat-based tools than for modern electronics. Ireland uses Type G plugs and 230V / 50Hz.

What to pack:

🇲🇽 Mexico

Home: 127V, 60 Hz, Type A/B, with some variation in limited cases.
Vs. Ireland: Plug shapes are different, and Ireland’s voltage is still much higher. You’ll need a plug adapter for your chargers and a step-down voltage converter for single-voltage appliances. The frequency difference is usually minor for modern electronics. Ireland uses Type G plugs and 230V / 50Hz.

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🇬🇱 Greenland

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, commonly Type C and Type K; Type F is also seen in some references, but Type K is the key one to be aware of.
Vs. Ireland: Voltage and frequency are effectively compatible, so most electronics are easy to use. You will still usually need a plug adapter, because Greenland does not use Ireland’s Type G plug. That means your devices may be voltage-compatible but still not physically fit the outlet in Ireland.

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🌍 Central America & Caribbean

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🔌 110–127V / 50–60 Hz Countries

⚠️ Step-Down Voltage Converter Required for Single-Voltage 110–120V Appliances

Travelers from these countries are used to lower voltage than Ireland’s 230V system.

➡️ Dual-voltage electronics are fine with an adapter only
➡️ Single-voltage hair tools require a step-down voltage converter
➡️ Ireland uses Type G plugs, so many travelers will need a different adapter than they use at home or in continental Europe.

🇧🇿 Belize

Home: 110V / 220V mix, 60 Hz, Type A/B/G.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage may be compatible in 220V areas, but there can still be a mismatch for 110V devices. Plug shape may also differ depending on what you normally use at home. Ireland uses Type G plugs and 230V / 50Hz.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V need an adapter only — no converter.

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.
Ireland vs. Home: Large voltage gap. You’ll need a plug adapter for your chargers and a step-down voltage converter for single-voltage 120V appliances. Ireland uses Type G plugs and 230V / 50Hz.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V need an adapter only — no converter.

🇸🇻 El Salvador

Home: 115V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage mismatch. You’ll need a plug adapter for your chargers and a step-down voltage converter for single-voltage 115V appliances. Ireland uses Type G plugs and 230V / 50Hz.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V need an adapter only — no converter.

🇬🇹 Guatemala

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage mismatch. You’ll need a plug adapter for your chargers and a step-down voltage converter for single-voltage 120V appliances. Ireland uses Type G plugs and 230V / 50Hz.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V need an adapter only — no converter.

🇭🇳 Honduras

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage mismatch. You’ll need a plug adapter for your chargers and a step-down voltage converter for single-voltage 120V appliances. Ireland uses Type G plugs and 230V / 50Hz.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V need an adapter only — no converter.

🇳🇮 Nicaragua

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage difference. You’ll need a plug adapter for your chargers and a step-down voltage converter for single-voltage 120V appliances. Ireland uses Type G plugs and 230V / 50Hz.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V need an adapter only — no converter.

🇵🇦 Panama

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.
Ireland vs. Home: Plugs differ, and the voltage does not match. You’ll need a plug adapter for your chargers and a step-down voltage converter for single-voltage 120V appliances. Ireland uses Type G plugs and 230V / 50Hz.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V need an adapter only — no converter.

🇧🇸 Bahamas

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.
Ireland vs. Home: Significant voltage gap. You’ll need a plug adapter for your chargers and a step-down voltage converter for single-voltage 120V appliances. Ireland uses Type G plugs and 230V / 50Hz.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V need an adapter only — no converter.

🇧🇧 Barbados

Home: 115V, 50 Hz, Type A/B.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage mismatch. You’ll need a plug adapter for your chargers and a step-down voltage converter for single-voltage 115V appliances. Ireland uses Type G plugs and 230V / 50Hz.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V need an adapter only — no converter.

🇨🇺 Cuba

Home: 110V / 220V mix, 60 Hz, Type A/B/C/L.
Ireland vs. Home: Converter may be needed when using 110V-based devices from home. Plug shape will also differ from Ireland’s Type G outlet. Ireland uses Type G plugs and 230V / 50Hz.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V need an adapter only — no converter.

🇩🇴 Dominican Republic

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A/B/C.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage difference. You’ll need a plug adapter for your chargers and a step-down voltage converter for single-voltage 120V appliances. Ireland uses Type G plugs and 230V / 50Hz.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V need an adapter only — no converter.

🇭🇹 Haiti

Home: 110V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.
Ireland vs. Home: Large voltage gap. You’ll need a plug adapter for your chargers and a step-down voltage converter for single-voltage 110V appliances. Ireland uses Type G plugs and 230V / 50Hz.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V need an adapter only — no converter.

🇯🇲 Jamaica

Home: 110V, 50 Hz, Type A/B.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage mismatch. You’ll need a plug adapter for your chargers and a step-down voltage converter for single-voltage 110V appliances. Ireland uses Type G plugs and 230V / 50Hz.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V need an adapter only — no converter.

🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago

Home: 115V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage difference. You’ll need a plug adapter for your chargers and a step-down voltage converter for single-voltage 115V appliances. Ireland uses Type G plugs and 230V / 50Hz.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V need an adapter only — no converter.

🔌 220–240V / 50–60 Hz Countries

✅ Adapter Only — No Voltage Converter Needed

If you’re coming from one of these countries, Ireland’s 230V voltage is already familiar.

➡️ You’ll just need the right plug adapter if your home plug shape is different.
➡️ If your device already uses Type G, it may plug in directly.
➡️ Always check the label on personal appliances before packing them.

🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda

Home: 230V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage is compatible, but the plug shape is different. Ireland uses Type G plugs and 230V / 50Hz.

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🇩🇲 Dominica

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type G.
Ireland vs. Home: Very close match. Type G is already standard, and the voltage/frequency setup is compatible.

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🇬🇩 Grenada

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type G.
Ireland vs. Home: Very close match. Type G is already standard, and the voltage/frequency setup is compatible.

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🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis

Home: 230V, 60 Hz, Type A/B/G/D.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage is compatible; you may or may not need an adapter depending on what plug your device uses, but Type G devices are already compatible.

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🇱🇨 Saint Lucia

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type A/B/G.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage is compatible; Type G devices will already fit. If your device uses Type A or B, you’ll still need a Type G adapter.

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🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type A/B/G.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage is compatible; Type G devices will already fit. If your device uses Type A or B, you’ll still need a Type G adapter.

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🌍 South America

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🔌 220–240V / 50–60 Hz Countries

✅ Adapter Only — No Voltage Converter Needed

Ireland’s 230V / 50Hz system closely matches these countries.

➡️ You’ll just need the correct plug adapter if your device does not already use Type G.
➡️ Dual-voltage electronics are easy.
➡️ Personal appliances should still be checked before packing.

🇦🇷 Argentina

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type I.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but the plug shape is different, so you’ll need an adapter for Ireland’s Type G outlets.

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🇧🇴 Bolivia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type A/B/C.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match. Plug shape differs from Ireland, so an adapter is still needed.

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🇨🇱 Chile

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/L.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match. Plug shape is different from Ireland, so you’ll need an adapter.

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🇵🇾 Paraguay

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C.
Ireland vs. Home: Very close electrical match. You’ll still need an adapter because Paraguay does not use Ireland’s Type G plug.

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🇵🇪 Peru

Home: 220V, 60 Hz, Type A/B/C.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage is compatible. There is a slight frequency difference, which is usually fine for modern electronics, but the plug shape still differs from Ireland.

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🇺🇾 Uruguay

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F/L.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match. Plug shape is still different from Ireland, so most travelers will need an adapter.

What to pack:

🔌 110–127V / 60 Hz or Mixed-Voltage Countries

⚠️ Step-Down Voltage Converter Required for Single-Voltage Appliances

Dual-voltage electronics labeled 100–240V only need an adapter.

Hair tools and other single-voltage appliances require a step-down voltage converter when coming from lower-voltage systems to Ireland’s 230V power.

🇧🇷 Brazil

Home: 127V / 220V mix, varies by region, 60 Hz, Type C/N.
Ireland vs. Home: Converter required in 127V regions, which are common. Even in 220V areas, the plug shape still differs from Ireland.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V need an adapter only — no converter.

🇨🇴 Colombia

Home: 110V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.
Ireland vs. Home: Large voltage difference; converter is essential for single-voltage devices. Ireland uses Type G plugs and 230V / 50Hz.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V need an adapter only — no converter.

🇪🇨 Ecuador

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage mismatch; converter required for single-voltage appliances. Ireland uses Type G plugs and 230V / 50Hz.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V need an adapter only — no converter.

🇬🇾 Guyana

Home: 110V / 220V mix, 50 Hz / 60 Hz, Type A/B.
Ireland vs. Home: Converter needed for 110V-style appliances. Even when voltage is compatible in some situations, the plug shape still differs from Ireland’s Type G outlets.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V need an adapter only — no converter.

🇸🇷 Suriname

Home: 127V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.
Ireland vs. Home: Significant voltage gap; converter required for single-voltage devices. Ireland uses Type G plugs and 230V / 50Hz.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V need an adapter only — no converter.

🇻🇪 Venezuela

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage mismatch; converter is essential for single-voltage appliances. Ireland uses Type G plugs and 230V / 50Hz.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V need an adapter only — no converter.

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🌍 Oceania

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🔌 220–240V / 50 Hz Countries

✅ Adapter Only — No Voltage Converter Needed

Primarily Type I plug countries.

Ireland’s 230V / 50Hz system matches these countries closely.

➡️ You’ll just need the correct plug adapter, since Type I does not fit Ireland’s Type G outlets.
➡️ Dual-voltage electronics are easy.
➡️ Most travelers from these countries will not need a voltage converter.

🇦🇺 Australia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type I.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match; Type I angled pins do not fit Ireland’s Type G outlets, so an adapter is essential.

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🇳🇿 New Zealand

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type I.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match; Type I requires an adapter for Ireland.

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🇫🇯 Fiji

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type I.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match closely; Type I still requires an adapter for Ireland.

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🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type I.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match closely; adapter required because Ireland uses Type G outlets.

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🇸🇧 Solomon Islands

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type I.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match; Type I requires an adapter for Ireland’s Type G outlets.

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🇹🇴 Tonga

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type I.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match closely; Type I adapter essential for Ireland.

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🇼🇸 Samoa

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type I.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match; Type I requires an adapter for Ireland.

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🇹🇻 Tuvalu

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type I.
Ireland vs. Home: Very close electrical match; adapter required because the plug shape is different.

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🇻🇺 Vanuatu

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type I.
Ireland vs. Home: Very close electrical match; Type I needs an adapter for Ireland’s Type G outlets.

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🇰🇮 Kiribati

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type I.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match closely; adapter required because Ireland uses Type G outlets.

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🇳🇷 Nauru

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type I.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match closely; adapter required because Ireland uses Type G outlets.

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🔌 120V / 60 Hz Countries

⚠️ Step-Down Voltage Converter Required for Single-Voltage Appliances

Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V need only an adapter.

Hair tools and other single-voltage appliances require a step-down voltage converter because these countries use much lower voltage than Ireland’s 230V system.

🇲🇭 Marshall Islands

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.
Ireland vs. Home: Large voltage difference; converter is essential for single-voltage appliances. Ireland uses Type G plugs and 230V / 50Hz.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V need an adapter only — no converter.

🇫🇲 Micronesia

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage mismatch; converter required for single-voltage appliances. Ireland uses Type G plugs and 230V / 50Hz.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V need an adapter only — no converter.

🇵🇼 Palau

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.
Ireland vs. Home: Significant voltage gap; converter required for single-voltage appliances. Ireland uses Type G plugs and 230V / 50Hz.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V need an adapter only — no converter.

🇦🇸 American Samoa

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A/B/F/I.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage difference means a converter is still essential for single-voltage appliances, and plug types vary, so a universal adapter is the easiest option.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V need an adapter only — no converter.

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🌍 Europe

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🔌 230V / 50 Hz Countries

✅ Adapter Only — No Voltage Converter Needed

Primarily Type C / E / F countries.

Ireland’s 230V / 50Hz system already matches most of Europe on voltage and frequency. The main issue is the plug shape: if you use Type C, E, F, J, K, L, or I, you will usually still need a Type G adapter for Ireland.

Travelers from the United Kingdom and Malta are the main exceptions here because they already use Type G.

🇦🇱 Albania

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/F plugs are not Ireland-compatible, so you’ll need an adapter.

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🇦🇩 Andorra

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/F plugs need an adapter for Ireland’s Type G outlets.

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🇦🇹 Austria

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/F plugs are not compatible with Type G, so an adapter is needed.

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🇧🇪 Belgium

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/E.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/E plugs are not Ireland-compatible, so you’ll need an adapter.

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🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/F plugs still need an adapter for Ireland.

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🇧🇬 Bulgaria

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/F plugs require an adapter in Ireland.

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🇭🇷 Croatia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/F plugs are not directly compatible with Ireland’s Type G outlets.

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🇨🇿 Czechia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/E/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/E/F plugs still need an adapter for Ireland’s Type G outlets.

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🇩🇰 Denmark

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/E/F/K.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but these plug types are different from Type G, so an adapter is needed.

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🇪🇪 Estonia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/F plugs require an adapter in Ireland.

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🇫🇮 Finland

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/F plugs are not Ireland-compatible.

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🇫🇷 France

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/E.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but French plugs still need a Type G adapter in Ireland.

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🇩🇪 Germany

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but German plugs are not directly compatible with Ireland’s Type G sockets.

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🇬🇷 Greece

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/F plugs are not Ireland-compatible, so you’ll need an adapter.

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🇭🇺 Hungary

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/F plugs still need an adapter for Ireland.

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🇮🇸 Iceland

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/F plugs require an adapter for Ireland’s Type G outlets.

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🇮🇹 Italy

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F/L.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Italian plug types are still different from Ireland’s Type G, so an adapter is needed.

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🇱🇻 Latvia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/F plugs need an adapter for Ireland.

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🇱🇹 Lithuania

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/F plugs are not directly compatible with Ireland’s Type G outlets.

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🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/F plugs need an adapter for Ireland.

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🇲🇹 Malta

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type G.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, and Type G is already the local standard, so many travelers will not need an adapter.

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🇲🇩 Moldova

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/F plugs still need an adapter in Ireland.

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🇲🇨 Monaco

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/E/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but those plug types are still different from Type G.

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🇲🇪 Montenegro

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/F plugs are not Ireland-compatible.

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🇳🇱 Netherlands

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Dutch plugs still need an adapter for Ireland.

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🇲🇰 North Macedonia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/F plugs need an adapter in Ireland.

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🇳🇴 Norway

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Norwegian plugs are not directly compatible with Ireland’s Type G sockets.

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🇵🇱 Poland

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/E.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/E plugs still require a Type G adapter.

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🇵🇹 Portugal

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/F plugs are not Ireland-compatible.

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🇷🇴 Romania

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/F plugs still need an adapter for Ireland.

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🇷🇸 Serbia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/F plugs are not directly compatible with Ireland’s Type G outlets.

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🇸🇰 Slovakia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/E.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/E plugs need an adapter for Ireland.

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🇸🇮 Slovenia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/F plugs still need an Ireland adapter.

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🇪🇸 Spain

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Spanish plugs are not directly compatible with Ireland’s Type G sockets.

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🇸🇪 Sweden

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/F plugs require an adapter in Ireland.

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🇨🇭 Switzerland

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/J.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Swiss plugs still need a Type G adapter for Ireland.

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🇺🇦 Ukraine

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/F plugs are not Ireland-compatible.

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🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type G.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, and Type G is already compatible, so many travelers from the UK will not need an adapter at all.

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🇻🇦 Vatican City

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F/L.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but the plug shapes still differ from Type G, so an adapter is needed.

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🌍 Asia

map of Asia

🔌 220–240V / 50–60 Hz Countries

✅ Adapter Only — No Voltage Converter Needed

Most of Asia.

Ireland’s 230V / 50Hz system closely matches these countries. In most cases, travelers will only need the correct plug adapter. The big difference is plug shape: Type G is already standard in some parts of Asia, but many others use Type C, F, D, M, I, H, K, A, B, or O instead.

🇦🇫 Afghanistan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/F plugs are not Ireland-compatible, so you’ll need an adapter.

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🇦🇲 Armenia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/F plugs need an adapter for Ireland.

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🇦🇿 Azerbaijan

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/F plugs are not directly compatible with Ireland’s Type G outlets.

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🇧🇭 Bahrain

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type G.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, and Type G is already compatible, so many travelers will not need an adapter.

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🇧🇩 Bangladesh

Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, Type C/D/G/K.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type G devices are already compatible, but travelers using Type C, D, or K plugs may still need an adapter.

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🇧🇹 Bhutan

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/D/G/M.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type G plugs already work, but Type C, D, or M devices may need an adapter.

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🇧🇳 Brunei

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type G.
Ireland vs. Home: Very close electrical match, and Type G is already standard.

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🇰🇭 Cambodia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type A/C/G.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type G devices are already compatible, but Type A or C plugs may need an adapter.

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🇨🇳 China

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type A/C/I.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match closely, but Type A, C, and I plugs are not Ireland’s Type G, so most travelers will need an adapter.

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🇨🇾 Cyprus

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type G.
Ireland vs. Home: Very close match, and Type G is already compatible.

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🇬🇪 Georgia

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match closely, but Type C/F plugs require an adapter.

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🇮🇳 India

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/D/M.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C, D, and M plugs are different from Ireland’s Type G, so you’ll usually need an adapter.

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🇮🇩 Indonesia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/F plugs are not Ireland-compatible.

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🇮🇷 Iran

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/F plugs need an adapter.

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🇮🇶 Iraq

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/D/G.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type G devices are already compatible, but Type C or D plugs may still need an adapter.

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🇮🇱 Israel

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/H.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/H plugs are different from Ireland’s Type G, so an adapter is needed.

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🇯🇴 Jordan

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/D/F/G/J.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type G devices are already compatible, but many other plug types used there still need an adapter for Ireland.

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🇰🇿 Kazakhstan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match closely, but Type C/F plugs require an adapter.

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🇰🇼 Kuwait

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type G.
Ireland vs. Home: Very close electrical match, and Type G is already compatible.

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🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match closely, but Type C/F plugs are not Ireland-compatible.

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🇱🇦 Laos

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type A/B/C/E/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but most of these plug types are not Type G, so many travelers will still need an adapter.

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🇱🇧 Lebanon

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/D/G.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type G is already compatible, but Type C or D plugs may still need an adapter.

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🇲🇾 Malaysia

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type G.
Ireland vs. Home: Very close match, and Type G is already standard.

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🇲🇻 Maldives

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type D/G/J/K/L.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type G devices are already compatible, but other plug types may still need an adapter.

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🇲🇳 Mongolia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/E.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/E plugs are not Ireland-compatible.

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🇲🇲 Myanmar

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/D/F/G.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type G is already compatible, but Type C, D, or F plugs may still need an adapter.

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🇳🇵 Nepal

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/D/M.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C, D, and M are still different from Ireland’s Type G.

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🇴🇲 Oman

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type G.
Ireland vs. Home: Very close electrical match, and Type G is already compatible.

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🇵🇰 Pakistan

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/D/M.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C, D, and M plugs still need an adapter for Ireland.

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🇵🇭 Philippines

Home: 220V, 60 Hz, Type A/B/C.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage is compatible, with a slight frequency difference that is usually fine for modern electronics. Plug shape still differs from Ireland’s Type G.

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🇶🇦 Qatar

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type G.
Ireland vs. Home: Very close match, and Type G is already standard.

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🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

Home: 220–230V, 60 Hz, Type A/B/C/G.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage closely matches, with a slight frequency difference. Type G devices are already compatible, but many travelers may still use other local plug types.

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🇸🇬 Singapore

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type G.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, and Type G is already compatible.

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🇰🇷 South Korea

Home: 220V, 60 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage matches closely, with a slight frequency difference. Type C/F plugs still need an adapter for Ireland.

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🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type D/G/M.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type G devices already work, but Type D or M plugs may still need an adapter.

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🇸🇾 Syria

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/E/L.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match closely, but these plugs are not Ireland’s Type G, so an adapter is needed.

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🇹🇯 Tajikistan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match closely, but Type C/F plugs require an adapter.

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🇹🇭 Thailand

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type A/B/C/O.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match closely, but unless your device already uses Type G, you’ll generally still need an adapter for Ireland. Thailand’s Type O is its own standard and is not Ireland-compatible.

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🇹🇱 Timor-Leste

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/F/I.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match closely, but Type C/F/I plugs are not Ireland’s Type G.

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🇹🇷 Turkey

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/F plugs still need an adapter for Ireland’s outlets.

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🇹🇲 Turkmenistan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match closely, but Type C/F plugs are not Ireland-compatible.

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🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type G.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, and Type G is already compatible.

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🇺🇿 Uzbekistan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match closely, but Type C/F plugs need an adapter for Ireland.

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🇻🇳 Vietnam

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type A/C.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match closely, but Type A/C plugs are not Ireland’s Type G, so an adapter is needed.

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🇾🇪 Yemen

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type A/D/G.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type G devices are already compatible, but Type A or D plugs may still need an adapter.

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🔌 100–120V Countries

⚠️ Step-Down Voltage Converter Needed for Single-Voltage Appliances

Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V only need an adapter.

Hair tools and other single-voltage appliances require a step-down voltage converter because these countries use much lower voltage than Ireland’s 230V system.

🇯🇵 Japan

Home: 100V, 50/60 Hz, 50Hz east and 60Hz west, Type A/B.
Ireland vs. Home: Large voltage difference; converter needed for single-voltage items. Check labels carefully for 100–240V compatibility.

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💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V need an adapter only — no converter.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Home: 110V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage mismatch — converter needed for single-voltage items.

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💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V need an adapter only — no converter.

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🌍 Africa

map of Africa

🔌 220–240V / 50 Hz Countries

✅ Adapter Only — No Voltage Converter Needed

Vast majority of Africa.

Ireland’s 230V / 50Hz system closely matches most of Africa. In many cases, travelers will only need the correct plug adapter, and some plug types are already compatible — especially in countries that use Type G.

🇩🇿 Algeria

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/F plugs are not Ireland-compatible, so you’ll need an adapter.

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🇦🇴 Angola

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match closely, but Type C does not fit Ireland’s Type G outlets.

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🇧🇯 Benin

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/E.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/E plugs are not Ireland’s Type G, so an adapter is needed.

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🇧🇼 Botswana

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type D/G/M.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type G devices are already compatible, but Type D/M plugs still need an adapter.

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🇧🇫 Burkina Faso

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/E.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/E plugs still need an adapter for Ireland.

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🇧🇮 Burundi

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/E.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/E plugs are not directly compatible with Ireland’s Type G outlets.

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🇨🇲 Cameroon

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/E.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/E plugs still need an adapter.

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🇨🇫 Central African Republic

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/E.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/E plugs are not Ireland-compatible.

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🇹🇩 Chad

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/E/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/E/F plugs still need an adapter for Ireland’s Type G outlets.

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🇰🇲 Comoros

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/E.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/E plugs are not directly compatible with Ireland’s Type G outlets.

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🇨🇬 Congo (Brazzaville)

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/E.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/E plugs still need an adapter for Ireland.

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🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match closely, but Type C is not Ireland-compatible.

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🇩🇯 Djibouti

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/E.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/E plugs need an adapter for Ireland.

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🇪🇬 Egypt

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match closely, but Type C/F plugs are not compatible with Ireland’s Type G.

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🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/E.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/E plugs are different from Ireland’s Type G.

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🇪🇷 Eritrea

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match closely, but Type C requires an adapter for Ireland.

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🇸🇿 Eswatini / Swaziland

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type M.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type M needs an adapter for Ireland’s Type G outlets.

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🇪🇹 Ethiopia

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/F/L.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match closely, but Type C/F/L plugs are not Ireland-compatible.

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🇬🇦 Gabon

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match closely, but Type C requires an adapter for Ireland.

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🇬🇲 Gambia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type G.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, and Type G is already compatible, so many travelers won’t need an adapter.

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🇬🇭 Ghana

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type D/G.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type G devices already work, but Type D still needs an adapter.

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🇬🇳 Guinea

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match closely, but Type C/F plugs still need an adapter for Ireland.

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🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match closely, but Type C is not Ireland-compatible.

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🇰🇪 Kenya

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type G.
Ireland vs. Home: Very close electrical match, and Type G is already compatible.

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🇱🇸 Lesotho

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type M.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match closely, but Type M needs an adapter for Ireland.

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🇱🇾 Libya

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/F/L.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but these plugs are still different from Ireland’s Type G.

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🇲🇼 Malawi

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type G.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, and Type G is already compatible.

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🇲🇱 Mali

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/E.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match closely, but Type C/E plugs still need an adapter for Ireland.

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🇲🇷 Mauritania

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match closely, but Type C requires an adapter.

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🇲🇺 Mauritius

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/G.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type G devices already work, but Type C plugs still need an adapter.

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🇲🇦 Morocco

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/E.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match closely, but Type C/E plugs are not Ireland-compatible.

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🇲🇿 Mozambique

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/F/M.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match closely, but Type C/F/M plugs still need an adapter for Ireland.

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🇳🇦 Namibia

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type D/M.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match closely, but Type D/M plugs require an adapter for Ireland’s Type G outlets.

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🇳🇪 Niger

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/E.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match closely, but Type C/E plugs still need an adapter.

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🇳🇬 Nigeria

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type D/G.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type G devices are already compatible, but Type D still needs an adapter.

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🇷🇼 Rwanda

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/J.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/J plugs are not Ireland’s Type G, so an adapter is needed.

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🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/F.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match closely, but Type C/F plugs still need an adapter for Ireland.

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🇸🇳 Senegal

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/D/E.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but only Type G would be directly compatible in Ireland — and Senegal does not mainly use Type G — so most travelers will still need an adapter.

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🇸🇨 Seychelles

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type G.
Ireland vs. Home: Very close electrical match, and Type G is already compatible.

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🇸🇱 Sierra Leone

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type D/G.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type G devices already work, but Type D may still need an adapter.

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🇸🇴 Somalia

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C/G.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match closely. Type G devices are already compatible, but Type C plugs still need an adapter.

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🇿🇦 South Africa

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type D/M/N, with some newer compatibility for Type C on certain devices and some mixed use in practice.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but South Africa is not plug-compatible with Ireland’s Type G by default, so most travelers will still need an adapter.

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🇸🇸 South Sudan

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/D/E/F/G, with Type G the official standard and older types still common in some places.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type G devices are already compatible, but many travelers may still encounter or use other plug types.

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🇸🇩 Sudan

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/D.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/D plugs still need an adapter for Ireland.

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🇹🇿 Tanzania

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type D/G.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type G devices already work, but Type D still needs an adapter.

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🇹🇬 Togo

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match closely, but Type C is not Ireland-compatible.

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🇹🇳 Tunisia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/E.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type C/E plugs still need an adapter for Ireland.

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🇺🇬 Uganda

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type G.
Ireland vs. Home: Very close match, and Type G is already compatible.

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🇿🇲 Zambia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C/D/G.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type G devices are already compatible, but Type C/D plugs may still need an adapter.

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🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type D/G.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage and frequency match closely. Type G devices already work, but Type D may still need an adapter.

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🔌 120V or Mixed-Voltage Countries

⚠️ Step-Down Voltage Converter Needed for Single-Voltage Appliances

Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V only need an adapter.

Hair tools and other single-voltage appliances require a step-down voltage converter, especially in places where lower-voltage systems or mixed-voltage supply still exist.

🇱🇷 Liberia

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A/B/C.
Ireland vs. Home: Large voltage difference — converter needed for single-voltage items.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V need an adapter only — no converter.

🇲🇬 Madagascar

Home: 127V / 220V mix, 50 Hz, Type C/E.
Ireland vs. Home: Voltage varies — converter needed for single-voltage items in 127V areas.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V need an adapter only — no converter.

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✅ Universal Packing Checklist

Use this checklist no matter where you’re traveling from. Adjust only converter vs. adapter based on your home country.

Essential Power Gear

Conditional — Only If Needed

Required only if you bring single-voltage 110–120V appliances like hair dryers, curling irons, straighteners, steamers, or other heat tools.

Organization & Protection

Quick Safety Check

Look for “100–240V” printed on chargers and devices.

✔ Adapter only
✖ No converter needed

🎒 Final Tips for Ireland

Most travelers only need an adapter. Phones, laptops, cameras, tablets, e-readers, and power banks are almost always dual-voltage.

Adapters change plug shape, not voltage. If a device is single-voltage, plugging it into 230V Ireland power without a converter can permanently damage it.

Ireland’s outlets are straightforward and consistent. Ireland uses Type G plugs nationwide, and the same setup applies if your trip also includes Northern Ireland.

Outlets can still be limited. In older hotels, historic buildings, countryside inns, guesthouses, castles, cottages, and smaller stays, convenient outlets may be in short supply. A power strip solves this instantly.

USB ports are not guaranteed. Do not assume your hotel room, train seat, airport lounge corner, ferry, tour bus, or bedside lamp will have built-in USB charging.

Hair tools are the biggest risk. If yours is not dual-voltage, either bring a converter, use hotel-provided tools, or switch to a dual-voltage travel version.

Power banks are invaluable. Dublin sightseeing, train transfers, navigation-heavy city days, castle visits, museum days, coastal drives, ferry connections, and countryside excursions can drain your phone fast.

Ireland’s power is consistent nationwide. Once you are prepared, you are set from Dublin to Galway, Cork, Killarney, Dingle, Kilkenny, Waterford, Donegal, the Cliffs of Moher, the Ring of Kerry, and the Wild Atlantic Way.

Power outages are not a major issue for most travelers, but they can happen occasionally, especially during storms or local disruptions. Devices with batteries like laptops, phones, Kindles, and tablets will be fine, but smaller plug-in appliances may be temporarily unusable until power returns.

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