Important Information About Ireland
Capital
Dublin Time zone Ireland observes Greenwich Mean Time (UTC +0) for part of the year and Irish Standard Time (UTC +1) for the rest of the year. Click here for the current time in Ireland. Connect Need to text, make calls, or access the internet while traveling? This post explains how to buy a prepaid SIM card in Ireland. |
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Electricity
230V, 50Hz, Type G Get the Ceptics World Power Plug Adapter Travel Set for your trip to Europe! Country code +353 Emergencies Ambulance 112 or 999 Fire 112 or 999 Police 112 or 999 |
Holidays
Some businesses and government offices may be closed on public holidays in Ireland. Public services and transportation schedules may also be affected.
Entry
The IATA Travel Centre portal can tell you if you need a visa to enter Ireland or if your passport is sufficient. If you do need a visa, the portal will direct you to the official application site.
Languages
The official languages of Ireland are English, Irish, and Ulster Scots. Want to learn a language before you go? Find a teacher on italki.
Money
Ireland's basic monetary unit is the Euro (EUR). Click here for current exchange rates from XE.com.
Some businesses and government offices may be closed on public holidays in Ireland. Public services and transportation schedules may also be affected.
Entry
The IATA Travel Centre portal can tell you if you need a visa to enter Ireland or if your passport is sufficient. If you do need a visa, the portal will direct you to the official application site.
Languages
The official languages of Ireland are English, Irish, and Ulster Scots. Want to learn a language before you go? Find a teacher on italki.
Money
Ireland's basic monetary unit is the Euro (EUR). Click here for current exchange rates from XE.com.