Are you thinking to travel to Ireland, and you have a doubt if your equipment will work in Ireland or not because the multi-voltages and plugs in all the world can make you confusing.
So what you need to know about the using your devices in Ireland?
The regional electricity system in Ireland is setup to support the following :
- The standard voltage of 230
- Standard frequency of 50
- The plug types
The adaptors for the Ireland Electric Plug :
There is one associated plug type in Ireland, type G: which is the plug type that has three rectangular pins in a triangular pattern, This type is a British origin type. And this plug socket only works with plug
The voltage Requirements :
The standard voltage in Ireland is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz
But, if the standard voltage in your country is between100 V – 127 V as in the United State, the most South American countries and Canada, you will need a voltage converter in Ireland.
Be careful, if the frequency is different than the frequency in your home country we do not recommend to use your equipments in Ireland. But if the voltage is the same it is possible to use your equipment for a short time .
The Ireland Travel Adapter :
You will need to know what to pack, to ensure you can use your personal electrical equipment safely whilst
abroad. And this normally includes the use of a travel adaptor, which is a device that simply allows you to plug any electrical appliance into a foreign electrical socket. But it is important to note that it does not convert the voltage or frequency.
Ireland is a country in Europe (Northern Europe) with about 4.9 Million inhabitants on an area of almost 70 000 km². The capital of Ireland is Dublin (1 Million inhabitants).
The people in the country are mainly speaking English and Irish. And the only neighbor of Ireland is the United Kingdom.
Do you need a travel adapter for a trip to Ireland?
No, you do not need a travel adapter for a trip from the United Kingdom to Ireland. In Ireland, the people are using the same plugs and plug sockets as in the United Kingdom. Which types of plugs are used in Ireland?
Ireland uses plugs of type G. As these are the same types of plugs used in the United Kingdom, you do not need a travel adapter in Ireland.
Good to know :
The standard voltage found in United Kingdom and Ireland is exactly the same (230V). And you will not need a transformer.
Frequency of Electrical Current:
The standard frequency found in United Kingdom and Ireland is exactly the same (50Hz).