Northern Ireland (UK) Travel Adapter Kit | Going In Style

Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom and is located in Western Europe.  Northern Ireland uses the same type of adapter plugs used in England.  When traveling to Northern Ireland it is important to take along the correct adapter plugs for your trip.  The Deluxe Northern Ireland Adapter Plug Travel Kit comes with both earthed (grounded) and non earthed (non grounded) plugs and ships Priority Mail.

Adapter plugs allow electrical connections up to 240 volts. An adapter plug does NOT change the current or voltage (this requires a converter) unless your appliance is dual voltage. A non-grounded adapter may NOT be used with appliances that have grounded plugs; for these you will need a grounded adapter.  If your hair dryer, curling iron, electric razor is not dual voltage you will most likely need a converter to use your electric.  For more information see Going In Style's Adapter and Converter Finder.

Many of our customers find it handy to have multiple adaptors while traveling - either to run several appliances simultaneously or simply as a backup. If you think you will need additional adapters for your trip, you can also purchase individual adapters.

Going In Style Northern Ireland Model GIS-NORT-D-E-GUD-GUE

Grounded Adapter Plugs

If you are traveling with a grounded United States dual/multi-voltage appliance or using a grounded Transformer you will need to use a grounded adapter plug. A grounded United States plug has two flat blades and one round pin.

Non-Grounded Adapter Plugs

Going In Style offers non-grounded adapter plugs for use with your voltage converter, transformer, or dual/multi voltage appliance. A non-grounded United States plug has two flat blades.

Cycles: 50 Hz vs. 60 Hz.

Northern Ireland (UK) operates on 220 volt electricity and is generated at 50Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. United States 110-120 volt electricity is generated at 60Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. This difference in cycles may cause the motor in your 60Hz United States appliance to operate slightly slower when used on 50Hz foreign electricity. Most modern electronic equipment including battery chargers, Lenovo, HP, Asus, Toshiba computers, iPods, etc., will not be affected by the difference in cycle.

Computers and Apple Products

If you are traveling overseas with a laptop or apple device such as an iPad, chances are you won’t need a voltage converter. Most laptops are multi-voltage and will operate on voltages ranging from 100 to 240 volts. However, computers do need to make safe connections to foreign power systems and a surge protector is recommended and you will still need an adapter to use your plug.

About Northern Ireland

Geography

Northern Ireland (UK) is located Western Europe, occupying five-sixths of the island of Northern Ireland (UK) in the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Great Britain and its area is slightly larger than West Virginia. Its climate is temperate maritime; modified by North Atlantic Current; mild winters, cool summers; consistently humid; overcast about half the time. The terrain is mostly level to rolling interior plain surrounded by rugged hills and low mountains; sea cliffs on west coast. Over 40% of the population resides in Dublin.

Currency

Currency in Northern Ireland (UK) is the Euro (EUR). Foreign currency and travelers’ cheques can be exchanged at banks throughout Northern Ireland (UK). Travelers cheques are accepted at many hotels and restaurants.

Staying Connected

Northern Ireland (UK) has a modern digital telephone system using cable and microwave radio relay system. The domestic telephone system is privatized but dominated by former state monopoly operator; increasing levels of broadband access particularly in urban areas. Cell phone coverage is great throughout Northern Ireland (UK). When travelling to Northern Ireland (UK) you will want to take an international or unlocked cell phone with a prepaid Northern Ireland (UK) SIM card. You can also contact your mobile service provider to set up an international calling plan. You will need an adapter to charge your phone. Most cell phone battery rechargers should be multi-voltage, therefore will not require a converter. If the charger says 100-240 volts, 50-60 cycles then your charger in multi-voltage.

Northern Ireland (UK) has 1.38 million internet hosts and over 3.042 million internet users. Internet access is widely available in internet cafes and hotels. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.