🧳 United Kingdom to Greece: visa, money, time & plugs
Planning a trip to Greece on a United Kingdom passport? Here is the visa rule for your trip, today's exchange rate, the time difference, plugs, safety level and local tips. Change the countries to plan another trip.
United Kingdom to Greece at a glance
- Visa: Visa-free for up to 90 days – You can enter without a visa for a stay of up to 90 days.
- Money: Euro (EUR)
- Time: Greece (Athens) is 2 hours ahead of United Kingdom (London) right now.
- Plugs: Yes, bring an adapter: Greece uses plug type C, F, and United Kingdom uses G.
- Voltage: Voltage is similar (230 V at home, 230 V in Greece).
- Driving: on the right
- Emergency: 112 general · 100 police · 166 ambulance · 199 fire
- Tipping: Round up or leave 5–10% in restaurants
- Best time: May–Jun and Sep–Oct – warm sea, sunshine and fewer crowds
Visa rule updated 17 February 2026.
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United Kingdom to Greece – questions
Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa for Greece?
Visa-free for up to 90 days. You can enter without a visa for a stay of up to 90 days. (Visa data updated 17 February 2026.)
What currency is used in Greece?
The Euro (EUR). Use the converter on this page to see today's rate against your Pound sterling.
What is the time difference between United Kingdom and Greece?
Greece (Athens) is 2 hours ahead of United Kingdom (London) right now.
Do I need a plug adapter in Greece?
Yes, bring an adapter: Greece uses plug type C, F, and United Kingdom uses G. Voltage is similar (230 V at home, 230 V in Greece).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Greece?
On the right.
What is the emergency number in Greece?
112 general · 100 police · 166 ambulance · 199 fire.
When is the best time to visit Greece?
May–Jun and Sep–Oct – warm sea, sunshine and fewer crowds.
What is the U.S. travel advisory level for Greece?
Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (U.S. Department of State, updated 23 Oct 2025). U.S. advice: Exercise normal precautions in Greece.
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Visa data: Passport Index Data (MIT licence), updated 17 February 2026. Travel advisories: U.S. Department of State (public domain). Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API. Official sites: Wikidata (CC0) and government websites. Country facts: RoamSun country guides.