Can I use my Ireland plug in United Kingdom?
A straight answer for Ireland devices on a United Kingdom trip — plugs, voltage and frequency compared.
No adapter needed
Your Type G plugs fit United Kingdom sockets. Voltage and frequency also match, so there is nothing to adapt.
Side by side
| Ireland | United Kingdom | |
|---|---|---|
| Plug types | Type G | Type G, Type D and Type M |
| Voltage | 230 V | 230 V |
| Frequency | 50 Hz | 50 Hz |
| Socket standard | I.S. 401 | BS 1363, BS 546 |
What the sockets look like
Ireland
United Kingdom
Both countries sit in the same voltage class — 230 V in Ireland and 230 V in United Kingdom — so the voltage is not a problem. Only the socket shape needs solving.
What to pack
- Your Type G plugs fit United Kingdom sockets — and the voltage matches.
- A second adapter if you travel with a partner — they are cheap and easy to lose.
Nothing to buy. Your plugs fit and the voltage matches, so no adapter or converter is needed for this trip.
Both countries in detail
Ireland power plugs
Type G at 230 V / 50 Hz.
United Kingdom power plugs
Type G, Type D, Type M at 230 V / 50 Hz.