Travel adapter from China to Ireland — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Ireland?

Ireland uses Type G plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in China and Ireland, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from China, you will need a travel adapter for Ireland. China uses Type A/Type C/Type I plugs, and Ireland uses Type G, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

China (home)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type I Two or three flat angled pins 220–240V

Ireland (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Ireland

Voltage

China 230 V

Ireland 230 V

Match

Frequency

China 50 Hz

Ireland 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Ireland

In Ireland, the standard power plug is Type G. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means every wall socket in Ireland is the same shape — Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Ireland plug guide