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Greece vs Portugal
A side-by-side look at the practical essentials for Greece and Portugal — power, safety, money and getting around.
Quick answer
Traveling between Greece and Portugal, you likely won't need a plug adapter, and a voltage converter is generally not needed for dual-voltage chargers.
| Detail | Greece | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Power plug | Type C/F | Type C/F |
| Voltage | 230V | 230V |
| Frequency | 50Hz | 50Hz |
| Emergency (general) | 112 | 112 |
| Police | 100 / 112 | 112 |
| Ambulance | 166 / 112 | 112 |
| Tap water | Use caution | Generally safe |
| Driving side | Right | Right |
| Currency | Euro (EUR, €) | Euro (EUR, €) |
| Dialing code | +30 | +351 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) / UTC+3 (EEST) | UTC+0 (WET) / UTC+1 (WEST) |
| Best season | May to June and September to October are best for sightseeing and island trips with warm weather and fewer crowds. July and August are hot, busy and expensive, while winter is quieter but many island services reduce schedules. | April to June and September to October are comfortable for Lisbon, Porto and coastal road trips. July and August are warm and busy, especially in the Algarve, while winter is mild but wetter in the north. |
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Greece travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Greece.
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Portugal travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Portugal.