From Northern Ireland to Portugal
When travelling from Northern Ireland to Portugal: None of your Northern Ireland plug types fit in Portugal. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage matches at 230V, so a basic plug adapter is enough for most devices. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Northern Ireland
PortugalYour plugs
Type G
No fit
Accepted in Portugal
Type C
Type F
0 of 1 plug type(s) match
You: G • Portugal: C, F
No fit for: G
Voltage: 230V → 230V
Same voltage
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
You will need an adapterAdapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match.
About electricity in Portugal
Portugal runs on 230V/50Hz with Type C and F sockets, the standard continental European setup.
Grid & history
Portugal has one of Europe’s highest renewable shares: hydro, wind, and solar together cover most of the year’s demand. Strong interconnects with Spain mean Iberian outages are rare, though when they happen they tend to affect both countries (as in April 2025).
Availability
The grid is highly reliable. Madeira and the Azores run on local grids, but supply is steady.
Sockets & hotels
Type F (Schuko) is the standard, and Type C plugs slot in without an adapter.
Energy mix
Hydro and wind dominate.
Practical tips
- A European C/F adapter works everywhere.
- Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it.