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