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Canada: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide

Plug types
Type A
Type B
Voltage
120V
Frequency
60Hz

Canada uses Type A, Type B outlets at 120V, 60Hz.

Do travellers to Canada need an adapter?

It depends where you're coming from. Here's what we'd pack from the most common origins. Click any row for the full per-pair breakdown.

From Plug adapter Voltage converter Full guide
United States
Type A, B · 120V
 Not needed Not needed United States → Canada
Japan
Type A, B · 100V
 Not needed Not needed Japan → Canada
United Kingdom
Type G · 230V
 Needed Check devices United Kingdom → Canada
Australia
Type I · 230V
 Needed Check devices Australia → Canada
Germany
Type C, F · 230V
 Needed Check devices Germany → Canada
France
Type C, E · 230V
 Needed Check devices France → Canada
Italy
Type C, F, L · 230V
 Needed Check devices Italy → Canada
Spain
Type C, F · 230V
 Needed Check devices Spain → Canada
Netherlands
Type C, F · 230V
 Needed Check devices Netherlands → Canada
Ireland
Type G · 230V
 Needed Check devices Ireland → Canada
Switzerland
Type C, J · 230V
 Needed Check devices Switzerland → Canada
Belgium
Type C, E · 230V
 Needed Check devices Belgium → Canada

Frequently asked

What type of plug does Canada use?
Canada uses Type A and Type B outlets at 120V, 60Hz.
What's the voltage in Canada?
Canada runs on 120V at 60Hz — that's the low-voltage standard. Dual-voltage devices (most phones, laptops, modern chargers labelled "100-240V") work as-is. Single-voltage devices like hair dryers, curling irons, and travel kettles do not without a converter.
Do I need a travel adapter for Canada?
Only if your home country uses a different plug type. Travellers from any country whose plugs aren't Type A/B will need an adapter. Use the table above or the calculator to check your specific pair.

Check a specific pair

Not coming from one of the origins above? Drop your actual starting country in and we'll compute the verdict for you.