Can I use my Ireland plug in Spain?

A straight answer for Ireland devices on a Spain trip — plugs, voltage and frequency compared.

You need a travel adapter

Spain uses Type C and Type F sockets at 230 V / 50 Hz, while Ireland uses Type G. The voltage matches, so a simple plug adapter is enough.

Side by side

IrelandSpain
Plug typesType GType C and Type F
Voltage230 V230 V
Frequency50 Hz50 Hz
Socket standardI.S. 401UNE 20315

What the sockets look like

Ireland

Type G socket used in Ireland

Spain

Type C socket used in Spain Type F socket used in Spain

Both countries sit in the same voltage class — 230 V in Ireland and 230 V in Spain — so the voltage is not a problem. Only the socket shape needs solving.

What to pack

What to buy for this trip

EPICKA 75 W GaN universal travel adapter
★ RecommendedUniversal travel adapter

EPICKA 75 W GaN universal travel adapter

One block that covers US, UK, EU and Australian sockets, with 75 W of USB-C charging — enough for a laptop without carrying its power brick.

  • Plugs for US / UK / EU / AU sockets
  • 3× USB-C (75 W total) + 2× USB-A
  • Universal AC socket, fused, up to 2000 W
  • About 250 g

It does not convert voltage. A 120 V appliance still gets 230 V in Europe, whatever adapter you use.

Best for: Phones, laptops, cameras, tablets and anything dual-voltage.

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