In Canada, power plugs and sockets are types A and B. The standard voltage is 120V at a frequency of 60Hz.
A · B
Socket types
120V
Voltage
60Hz
Frequency
Socket types used in Canada
For each socket below you'll also see the matching plug. These are what you'll find in the wall.
Type A
Type B
Check your plugs for Canada
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Travelling from 🇺🇸 the United States to Canada?
✓ Your plugs fit✓ Voltage compatible
Do your plugs fit in Canada?
Good news — at least one of your plug types from the United States fits the sockets in Canada, so you don't strictly need an adapter (though a universal adapter is handy if you travel often).
A · Socket in Canadavs
✓A · Your plug A✕B · Your plug B
✓ Fits your A plug
B · Socket in Canadavs
✓A · Your plug A✓B · Your plug B
✓ Fits your A / B plug
Voltage & frequency
🇨🇦 Canada
120V·60Hz
vs
🇺🇸 United States
120V·60Hz
Do you need a voltage converter in Canada?
✅
No voltage converter needed. The voltage in Canada (120V) is the same as what your devices use at home in the United States (120V), so a voltage converter is not needed.
Many chargers (phones, laptops, cameras) are labelled INPUT: 100–240V, 50/60Hz — those work anywhere and only need a plug adapter, never a converter. Always check the label.
Frequently asked questions
What plug type is used in Canada?
Canada uses power sockets of types A and B. The standard voltage is 120V at a frequency of 60Hz.
Do I need a power plug adapter in Canada?
If you travel from the United States, your plugs already fit the sockets in Canada, so you don't strictly need an adapter.
Do I need a voltage converter in Canada?
No. The voltage in Canada (120V) is compatible with the United States (120V), so no voltage converter is needed.
Learn about the plug types used in Canada
See every country that uses each of these plug types:
