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Spain vs Germany
A side-by-side look at the practical essentials for Spain and Germany — power, safety, money and getting around.
Quick answer
Traveling between Spain and Germany, you likely won't need a plug adapter, and a voltage converter is generally not needed for dual-voltage chargers.
| Detail | Spain | Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Power plug | Type C/F | Type C/F |
| Voltage | 230V | 230V |
| Frequency | 50Hz | 50Hz |
| Emergency (general) | 112 | 112 |
| Police | 112 / 091 | 110 |
| Ambulance | 112 / 061 | 112 |
| Tap water | Generally safe | Generally safe |
| Driving side | Right | Right |
| Currency | Euro (EUR, €) | Euro (EUR, €) |
| Dialing code | +34 | +49 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST) | UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Best season | April to June and September to October work well for Madrid, Barcelona and Andalusia. Summer is excellent for beach regions but can be very hot inland, especially in July and August. | May to September is best for city trips, outdoor dining and festivals. December is popular for Christmas markets, while spring and early autumn usually have better hotel value than peak summer. |
Full guide
Spain travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Spain.
Full guide
Germany travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Germany.