Plug adapter for France from Ireland
What travellers from Ireland need to charge and power their devices in France: plugs, voltage and frequency, with the rest of the trip basics below.
Plug adapter
Needed
Bring a Types C and E adapter (or a universal one that covers both).
Voltage
Same
Ireland 230 V → France 230 V. No converter needed.
Frequency
Same
50 Hz → 50 Hz.
Your plug, their socket
does not fit
Your devices in France
Look for the “INPUT” line on the charger or label. A range such as 100–240V ~ 50/60Hz means the device adapts by itself and needs only a plug adapter.
| Device | Usually | In France |
|---|---|---|
| Phone, tablet and laptop chargers | 100–240 V | Plug adapter only |
| Camera and power-bank chargers, e-readers | 100–240 V | Plug adapter only |
| Electric shavers, toothbrushes | often 100–240 V; check | Works with the adapter |
| Hair dryers, straighteners, curling irons | single voltage | Works with the adapter |
| Kettles, irons, travel cookers | single voltage, high power | Works with the adapter |
The rest of the trip basics
- Time
- France is 1 h ahead of Ireland right now (UTC+1 vs UTC+0).
- Money
- Same currency: the Euro. Everyday prices are about 81% of Ireland's.
- Driving
- Switch sides: France drives on the right (Ireland drives on the left). Look left first when crossing.
- Advisories
- US: Level 2 Exercise increased caution. UK: no FCDO warnings. Details
- Next holidays
- 11 Nov Armistice Day · 25 Dec Christmas Day · 1 Jan New Year's Day All 11
- Calling code
- +33