In Ireland, power plugs and sockets are type G. The standard voltage is 230V at a frequency of 50Hz.
G
Socket type
230V
Voltage
50Hz
Frequency
Socket types used in Ireland
For each socket below you'll also see the matching plug. These are what you'll find in the wall.
Type G
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Travelling from 🇺🇸 the United States to Ireland?
🔌 Adapter needed⚡ Voltage converter needed🕐 Frequency differs
Do your plugs fit in Ireland?
In Ireland they use sockets of type G. Your types A and B from the United States won't fit, so you need a power plug travel adapter.
G · Socket in Irelandvs
✕A · Your plug A✕B · Your plug B
✕ Socket G does not fit your types A and B
Voltage & frequency
🇮🇪 Ireland
230V·50Hz
vs
🇺🇸 United States
120V·60Hz
Do you need a voltage converter in Ireland?
⚡
Mind the voltage. The standard voltage in Ireland (230V) is much higher than in the United States (120V). Without a converter you risk serious damage to your devices.
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Frequency differs. The frequency in Ireland (50Hz) differs from the United States (60Hz). Be extra careful with motorised devices and items with timers or motors (clocks, shavers, some medical devices).
Many chargers (phones, laptops, cameras) are labelled INPUT: 100–240V, 50/60Hz — those work anywhere and only need a plug adapter, never a converter. Always check the label.
Frequently asked questions
What plug type is used in Ireland?
Ireland uses power sockets of type G. The standard voltage is 230V at a frequency of 50Hz.
Do I need a power plug adapter in Ireland?
Yes. If you travel from the United States you need a power plug travel adapter for type G sockets in Ireland, because your types A and B plugs don't fit.
Do I need a voltage converter in Ireland?
Yes. The voltage in Ireland (230V) differs from the United States (120V), so you need a voltage converter to protect your devices — unless a device is labelled 100–240V.
Learn about the plug types used in Ireland
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