TRAVEL ADAPTER 🔌
USA
→
Canada
Origin
🇺🇸
US
🇺🇸
USA
✈
Destination
🇨🇦
CA
🇨🇦
Canada
No travel adapter needed – your plugs are mechanically compatible.
DETAILS · SOCKETS, ADAPTER, VOLTAGE & FREQUENCY IN Canada
Socket type A
At least one of your home plug types fits this socket.
Show details for type A
Socket type B
At least one of your home plug types fits this socket.
Show details for type B
Can I use my devices in Canada?
The local supply in Canada is 120 V / 60 Hz. Your home power standard is compatible on both voltage and frequency, so no voltage converter is required. Most common devices can be used safely as long as the plug fits the socket or you use the correct travel adapter.
- OKAY Phone, tablet, camera chargers and power banks can usually be used safely with the correct plug or adapter.
- OKAY Laptops, game consoles and monitors do not need a voltage converter here, because voltage and frequency are compatible.
- OKAY Single-voltage devices, including many hair dryers, straighteners and kettles, do not need a voltage converter here because the local power standard matches your home standard.
Canada offers an impressive mix of wilderness and urban life, from the Rocky Mountains and Niagara Falls to the cultural cities of Montreal, Vancouver and Toronto. It is a destination that rewards both adventure seekers and city travelers.
There, the main plug types A and B are used and the standard supply is 120 V at 60 Hz. In most cases you will not need a travel adapter if your plugs match the local socket type. Most modern devices support 100–240 V.
Tip Canada uses the same type A and B outlets as the United States. Travelers heading into the Rockies or northern regions during winter should be aware that cold temperatures drain lithium batteries significantly faster, so keep power banks and camera batteries warm and fully charged before long days outdoors.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a travel adapter in Canada?
No, a travel adapter is not necessary, because the same socket types are used as in your home country.
Can I charge my smartphone in Canada?
Yes, you can usually charge your smartphone without any problems, because most phone chargers support a wide voltage and frequency range. A travel adapter is necessary because the local sockets do not support Type C plugs.
Which travel adapters are recommended for Canada?
If you are traveling to more than one country, we recommend a universal travel adapter. Good options are World Adapter 1 and World Adapter 2.