Electricity and sockets
Coming from the UK, your plugs fit every recorded socket in Ireland (Type G), so no adapter is needed.
Sockets at the destination
Ireland runs on 230 V at 50 Hz, with sockets following Type G. No surprises on voltage: Ireland runs at 230 V, the same range as at home in the UK.
Handy for multi-stop trips: Malta, the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man and Gibraltar use the same plug types. Watch out when moving on: Lithuania, Czechia and Albania use a completely different system. 6 of the 50 destinations in Europe share the plug types of Ireland.
Protective earth
The usual sockets in Ireland include a protective earth.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | no adapter needed | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Type G | Check route → |
Nothing to worry about electrically: Ireland runs the same supply as home. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Malaysia, Oman, Brunei, Nigeria, Kenya and the United Arab Emirates.
Common questions
Not needed – Type G sockets take UK and European plugs.
Ireland uses Type G at 230 V and 50 Hz.
No converter needed – Ireland runs at 230 V.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Ireland from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →