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Do you need a travel adapter for Canada?

Canada uses the same flat Type A and grounded Type B plugs as the United States, at 120 V, 60 Hz, so North American travellers are completely at home. For visitors from the UK, continental Europe and Australia it means a different plug shape and half the voltage they're used to - so single-voltage appliances need a converter, not just an adapter.

Do you need an adapter? It depends where you're coming from

Coming from	Plug adapter	Voltage
From the United States	Not needed	Compatible
From the UK	Adapter needed	Check converter
From continental Europe	Adapter needed	Check converter
From Australia / New Zealand	Adapter needed	Check converter

Plug adapters change the shape only. A "Check converter" flag means the voltage differs from your home country - fine for dual-voltage gear (phones, laptops, cameras marked 100-240 V) but risky for single-voltage appliances like hair dryers and travel kettles.

Practical tips for Canada

• From the US: identical system - no adapter or converter needed.
• From the UK and Europe: bring an adapter for the flat A/B pins; dual-voltage electronics handle 120 V, single-voltage ones won't.
• From Australia or New Zealand: adapter needed, plus converter awareness for single-voltage appliances.
• A grounded Type B adapter is the safer choice for laptops and three-pin devices.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Americans need an adapter in Canada?

No - Canada uses the same Type A/B plugs and 120 V as the US.

Can Europeans use their devices in Canada?

With an adapter, yes for dual-voltage gear. Single-voltage 230 V appliances won't work properly at 120 V.

What is the voltage in Canada?

120 V at 60 Hz, the same as the United States.

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