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Canada Outlet, Plug & Voltage Guide for Travelers (Complete 2026 Edition) ⚡

Canada plug guide

Planning a trip to Canada? Whether you’re heading to Toronto for a city break, dreaming of Banff and Lake Louise, exploring Montreal and Quebec City, doing a Vancouver trip with coast and mountain views, chasing fall colors in the east, or bundling up for a winter trip, you’re going to want the right setup to keep your electronics charged.

Canada can feel electrically simple for some travelers and very not-simple for others. One trip might mean long flight days, airport layovers, train travel, hotel hopping, and relying on your phone constantly for maps, tickets, translations, restaurant bookings, and rides. Another might mean national parks, ski towns, scenic drives, and long outdoor days where your battery drops faster than you expected.

And while a lot of travelers assume Canada will be easy, the electrical setup can absolutely trip people up if they are coming from a 220–240V country. Canada uses 120V power, 60 Hz, and Type A / B plugs, which is the same basic setup used in the United States and across North America. That means some travelers will only need a plug adapter, while others need to think carefully about voltage too.

That’s why this guide exists.

This is a complete, no-nonsense Canada outlet, plug, and voltage guide with clear explanations and practical packing advice for travelers from around the world. Scroll to your country or region below for exactly what you need — no guessing, no surprises.

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⚡ Quick Overview: What You Need for Canada

✔ Plug Adapter (Essential for Many Travelers)

Canada uses Type A and Type B plugs. Type A has two flat parallel pins. Type B has the same two flat pins plus a round grounding pin. If your home country uses different plug shapes, you’ll need an adapter.

✔ Dual-Voltage Electronics (Usually Adapter Only)

Phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, power banks, and most modern chargers labeled 100–240V are usually fine in Canada with just the correct plug adapter. No converter is typically needed for those. Canada runs on 120V, which falls within that dual-voltage range.

✔ Single-Voltage Small Appliances (Sometimes Need a Converter)

This is where travelers need to be careful. Canada runs on 120V, which is lower than the 220–240V used in much of Europe, Asia, Africa, and many other parts of the world. If your device is labeled 220–240V only, it is not designed to run properly on Canadian power by itself. In that case, you would need a converter to use it in Canada. A plug adapter alone is not enough because it only changes the shape of the plug — it does not change the voltage.

Hair dryers, curling irons, straighteners, steamers, and other heat-based appliances are the most common problem items.

✔ Multi-Port USB Charger

Canadian hotels are usually easy enough for basic charging, but outlet placement is still not always convenient, especially in older buildings, smaller inns, or rooms where the outlet you need is hiding behind furniture. A multi-port USB charger makes it much easier to charge several devices at once.

✔ Travel Power Strip

A compact power strip rated for international compatibility can be incredibly helpful, especially if you’re sharing a room, traveling with family, or juggling phones, watches, earbuds, camera batteries, and power banks.

✔ Power Bank

A must for long sightseeing days, train travel, airport delays, road trips, national park days, ski days, and heavy navigation use.

✔ Electronics Organizer

Keeps your cables, plugs, adapters, charging bricks, and little tech items from turning into a mess in your suitcase.

Travel Hack:

A universal adapter + travel power strip + multi-port USB charger = an instant charging hub anywhere in Canada.

Canada’s Electrical Basics

Plug Types Used:
Type A – two flat parallel pins
Type B – two flat parallel pins plus a round grounding pin

Voltage: 120V nationwide
Frequency: 60 Hz

✔ Safe With Only the Correct Plug Adapter

  • Phones
  • Laptops
  • Tablets
  • Cameras
  • Power banks
  • E-readers
  • Bluetooth headphones / earbuds
  • Most modern USB chargers

Not Always Safe

  • Hair dryers
  • Curling irons
  • Straighteners
  • Steamers
  • Heating pads
  • Electric kettles
  • Cheap or older chargers
  • Any device labeled 220–240V only

Check the Voltage Label Before You Pack

Look at the fine print on your charger or device:

“100–240V” → usually safe in Canada with the correct plug adapter.
“220–240V only” → not automatically safe for use in Canada.

Frequency Note

The 60 Hz frequency in Canada is standard nationwide. For most modern electronics, frequency is not the main issue. Voltage is usually the bigger thing to watch.

Consistency

Canada’s electrical system is consistent for normal travelers. Whether you’re in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, or anywhere in between, the standard setup is 120V / 60Hz with Type A and B plugs.

⚡ Quick Jump to Your Region

🌎 North America

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🇺🇸 United States

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A/B. The United States uses the same basic electrical setup as Canada. That means most travelers going from the United States to Canada will not need a voltage converter, and their plugs will usually already be compatible.

Vs. Canada: Very similar. Canada and the United States both use 120V, 60 Hz, and Type A / B plugs, so this is one of the easiest transitions. In most cases, you will not need anything special beyond your usual chargers and cables.

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🇲🇽 Mexico

Home: 127V, 60 Hz, Type A/B. Mexico is very close to the Canadian setup, with the main difference being that Mexico commonly uses 127V rather than 120V. Plug types and frequency are the same.

Vs. Canada: Very similar. Travelers from Mexico to Canada will usually find that their plugs already fit and that their devices work normally. For most modern electronics, the slight voltage difference between 127V in Mexico and 120V in Canada is not a practical issue.

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🇬🇱 Greenland

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, with Type C, E, F, and K outlets reported across references; the big takeaway is that Greenland does not use the same plugs or voltage as Canada.

Vs. Canada: Very different. Greenland uses much higher voltage and different plug shapes than Canada. Travelers coming from Greenland to Canada will usually need a plug adapter, and any single-voltage 220–240V device would need a step-down converter to run properly on Canadian power. Dual-voltage electronics labeled 100–240V are usually the easy exception.

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🌎 Central America & Caribbean

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🔌 110–127V / 50–60 Hz Countries

✅ Usually Adapter-Free or Very Easy for Canada Travel

Travelers from these countries are already used to power that is the same as or very close to Canada’s 120V / 60Hz system. In many cases, the plug shapes are also the same or similar. That means this is usually an easy transition.

➡️ Dual-voltage electronics are fine
➡️ Most travelers will not need a voltage converter for Canada
➡️ Some travelers may not need a plug adapter at all if they already use Type A / B
➡️ Mixed-system countries still require a little extra attention depending on the exact outlet and local setup at home

🇧🇿 Belize

Home: 110V / 220V mix, 60 Hz, A / B / G.

Vs. Canada: Belize can be a mixed setup, but many travelers will already be used to 110V / 60Hz and Type A / B outlets. For travel to Canada, you may not need much beyond your usual chargers, but if your home setup relies on Type G devices, you may need a plug adapter.

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💡 Most travelers from Belize will not need a voltage converter for Canada, but check your devices to be sure.

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B.

Vs. Canada: Extremely similar to Canada. Most travelers from Costa Rica can use their electronics in Canada without a converter, and their plugs will usually already fit.

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🇸🇻 El Salvador

Home: 115V, 60 Hz, A / B.

Vs. Canada: Very close to the Canadian system. Most electronics should work normally, and plug compatibility is usually easy.

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🇬🇹 Guatemala

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B.

Vs. Canada: Very similar to Canada. Most travelers will not need an adapter or a converter.

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🇭🇳 Honduras

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B.

Vs. Canada: Very similar. Travel to Canada is usually straightforward from an electricity standpoint.

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🇳🇮 Nicaragua

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B.

Vs. Canada: Very similar to the Canadian system, so most travelers will not need anything special.

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🇵🇦 Panama

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B.

Vs. Canada: Very similar. In most cases, your electronics and plugs should work just fine in Canada.

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🇧🇸 Bahamas

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B.

Vs. Canada: Essentially the same as the Canadian setup. This is one of the easiest transitions.

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🇧🇧 Barbados

Home: 115V, 50 Hz, A / B.

Vs. Canada: Voltage is close to the Canadian system, and plug shapes are familiar. The main difference is frequency, but that usually matters more for certain motorized or heat-based appliances than for modern electronics.

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🇨🇺 Cuba

Home: 110V / 220V mix, 60 Hz, A / B / C / L.

Vs. Canada: Cuba is a mixed case. Some travelers will already be used to 110V, while others may regularly encounter 220V depending on where they live or stay. For Canada, some of your devices may work normally, but plug compatibility and voltage assumptions can be less predictable than in other nearby countries.

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💡 Check your specific device labels before you travel, especially if you normally use a mixed-voltage setup.

🇩🇴 Dominican Republic

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B / C.

Vs. Canada: Very close to the Canadian system. Many travelers will already be compatible with Canadian voltage, and some plugs may already fit depending on the device.

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🇭🇹 Haiti

Home: 110V, 60 Hz, A / B.

Vs. Canada: Very similar. This is usually an easy match for travel to Canada.

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🇯🇲 Jamaica

Home: 110V, 50 Hz, A / B.

Vs. Canada: Voltage and plugs are close to the Canadian system, though the frequency difference may matter for a few specific appliances. For most travelers, modern electronics are straightforward.

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🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago

Home: 115V, 60 Hz, A / B.

Vs. Canada: Very similar to Canada. Most travelers should not need a converter, and plug compatibility is usually easy.

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🔌 220–240V / 50–60 Hz Countries

⚠️ Adapter Needed, and a Step-Down Converter May Be Needed for Single-Voltage 220–240V Devices

Travelers from these countries are used to higher voltage than Canada. That means:

➡️ Dual-voltage electronics labeled 100–240V are usually fine with the right plug adapter
➡️ Single-voltage 220–240V appliances need a step-down converter to run properly in Canada
➡️ If your home country already uses Type A or B, you may not always need an adapter — but the voltage issue still matters

🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda

Home: 230V, 60 Hz, A / B.

Vs. Canada: Plug shapes are the same, but the voltage is much higher at home than in Canada. Dual-voltage electronics are usually easy, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances need a step-down converter.

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🇩🇲 Dominica

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, D / G.

Vs. Canada: Very different from Canada. You will usually need a plug adapter for Type A / B outlets in Canada, and any single-voltage 220–240V appliance will need a step-down converter.

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🇬🇩 Grenada

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G.

Vs. Canada: The voltage is much higher than in Canada, and the plug shape is different too. You will need a plug adapter, and possibly a step-down converter for single-voltage 220–240V tools.

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🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis

Home: 230V, 60 Hz, A / B / D / G.

Vs. Canada: Plug shapes can overlap in some cases, but the home voltage is still much higher than in Canada. Dual-voltage electronics are easy, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances still need a step-down converter.

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🇱🇨 Saint Lucia

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, A / B / G.

Vs. Canada: Some plug shapes overlap, but the voltage is much higher than in Canada. That means dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances need a step-down converter.

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🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, A / B / G.

Vs. Canada: Similar to Saint Lucia: some plugs may overlap, but the voltage is much higher than in Canada. Dual-voltage devices are usually easy, while single-voltage 220–240V tools need a step-down converter.

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🌎 South America

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🔌 220–240V / 50–60 Hz Countries

⚠️ Adapter Needed, and a Step-Down Converter May Be Needed for Single-Voltage 220–240V Devices

Travelers from these countries are used to higher voltage than Canada. That means:

➡️ Dual-voltage electronics labeled 100–240V are usually fine with the right plug adapter
➡️ Single-voltage 220–240V appliances need a step-down converter to run properly in Canada
➡️ Some countries use plug types that are very different from Canadian Type A / B outlets, so an adapter is often part of the equation too

🇦🇷 Argentina

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / I.

Vs. Canada: Very different from the Canadian setup. Argentina uses higher voltage and different plug types, so travelers to Canada will usually need a plug adapter, and any single-voltage 220–240V appliance will need a step-down converter.

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🇨🇱 Chile

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / L.

Vs. Canada: Chile runs on much higher voltage than Canada and uses different plugs, so travel to Canada usually means needing both a plug adapter and, for some appliances, a step-down converter.

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🇵🇾 Paraguay

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C.

Vs. Canada: Paraguay’s voltage is much higher than the Canadian standard, and the plug type is different too. Dual-voltage electronics are usually easy, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances need a step-down converter.

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🇵🇪 Peru

Home: 220V, 60 Hz, A / C.

Vs. Canada: Peru is a little mixed in feel because Type A appears there too, but the voltage is still much higher than in Canada. That means some plugs may look familiar, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances still need a step-down converter in Canada.

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🇺🇾 Uruguay

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F / I / L.

Vs. Canada: Very different from the Canadian setup. Uruguay uses higher voltage and several non-Canadian plug types, so travelers to Canada usually need a plug adapter, and single-voltage 220–240V appliances need a step-down converter.

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🔌 110–127V / 60 Hz or Mixed-Voltage Countries

✅ Sometimes Very Easy, Sometimes Mixed — Check Your Exact Setup

This second group is less uniform.

➡️ Countries that already use 120V / 60Hz and Type A / B are usually very easy for Canada travel
➡️ Mixed-voltage countries need more attention, because some homes, hotels, or regions may use higher voltage or different plugs
➡️ If you normally use 220–240V appliances at home, those may still need a step-down converter in Canada

🇧🇷 Brazil

Home: 127 / 220V, 60 Hz, N.

Vs. Canada: Brazil is a mixed-voltage case. Some travelers will be coming from 127V, which is fairly close to the Canadian standard, while others may be used to 220V. The plug shape is different from Canada either way, so you will usually need a plug adapter, and some travelers may also need a step-down converter for single-voltage 220V appliances.

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🇧🇴 Bolivia

Home: 115 / 230V, 50 Hz, A / C.

Vs. Canada: Bolivia is also a mixed-voltage case rather than a simple high-voltage one. If you normally use 115V devices, the move to Canada is usually easier. If you rely on 230V appliances, those may need a step-down converter in Canada. Plug compatibility can also vary depending on what you use at home.

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🇨🇴 Colombia

Home: 110V, 60 Hz, A / B.

Vs. Canada: Extremely easy. Colombia’s electrical setup is very close to Canada, so most travelers will not need a voltage converter, and many plugs are already compatible.

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🇪🇨 Ecuador

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B.

Vs. Canada: Very easy. Ecuador and Canada use essentially the same basic electrical system, so most travelers will not need a converter or a special adapter.

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🇬🇾 Guyana

Home: 240V, 60 Hz, A / B / D / G.

Vs. Canada: Guyana is not really a low-voltage country in the way people sometimes assume. The voltage is much higher than in Canada, even though A / B plugs do appear in the mix. That means some plugs may overlap, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances still need a step-down converter in Canada.

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🇸🇷 Suriname

Home: 110 / 220V, 60 Hz, A / B / C / F.

Vs. Canada: Suriname is another mixed-voltage case. If your devices are already used on 110V, Canada may be straightforward. If you rely on 220V appliances, you may still need a step-down converter in Canada. Plug compatibility also varies because several outlet types are in use.

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🇻🇪 Venezuela

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B.

Vs. Canada: Very easy from a pure electricity standpoint. Venezuela’s setup is very close to Canada, so most travelers will not need a converter, and plugs are usually compatible.

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🌏 Oceania

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🔌 220–240V / 50 Hz Countries

⚠️ Adapter Needed, and a Step-Down Converter May Be Needed for Single-Voltage 220–240V Devices

Most of Oceania uses higher voltage than Canada, and many countries in the region use Type I plugs. That means:

➡️ Dual-voltage electronics labeled 100–240V are usually fine with the right plug adapter
➡️ Single-voltage 220–240V appliances need a step-down converter to run properly in Canada
➡️ Since Type I does not fit Canadian Type A / B outlets, many travelers will need a plug adapter too

🇦🇺 Australia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type I.

Vs. Canada: Australia uses much higher voltage than Canada, and the plug shape is different too. Travelers to Canada will usually need a plug adapter, and any single-voltage 220–240V appliance will need a step-down converter.

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🇳🇿 New Zealand

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type I.

Vs. Canada: Very similar to Australia from a power standpoint. Canada uses lower voltage and different plug shapes, so most travelers will need a plug adapter, and some will also need a step-down converter.

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🇫🇯 Fiji

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type I.

Vs. Canada: Fiji uses much higher voltage than Canada, and the plug shape is different. Dual-voltage electronics are usually easy with an adapter, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances need a step-down converter in Canada.

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🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type I.

Vs. Canada: Very different from the Canadian setup. Travelers to Canada will usually need a plug adapter, and any single-voltage 220–240V appliance will need a step-down converter.

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🇸🇧 Solomon Islands

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type I.

Vs. Canada: Canada uses lower voltage and different outlet shapes, so travelers from the Solomon Islands will usually need a plug adapter, and some devices may also need a step-down converter.

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🇹🇴 Tonga

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type I.

Vs. Canada: Very different from the Canadian system. You will usually need a plug adapter, and single-voltage 220–240V appliances will need a step-down converter.

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🇼🇸 Samoa

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type I.

Vs. Canada: Samoa uses much higher voltage than Canada, and the plug shape is different too. Travelers to Canada will usually need a plug adapter, and single-voltage 220–240V appliances need a step-down converter.

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🇹🇻 Tuvalu

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type I.

Vs. Canada: The voltage is much higher than in Canada, and the plug shape is different. Travelers will usually need both a plug adapter and, for some appliances, a step-down converter.

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🇻🇺 Vanuatu

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type I.

Vs. Canada: Very different from Canada. Dual-voltage electronics are usually simple with an adapter, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances need a step-down converter.

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🇰🇮 Kiribati

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type I.

Vs. Canada: Kiribati uses higher voltage and different plug types than Canada, so a plug adapter is usually needed, and a step-down converter may be needed for single-voltage appliances.

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🇳🇷 Nauru

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type I.

Vs. Canada: Very different from the Canadian setup. Travelers to Canada will usually need a plug adapter, and any single-voltage 220–240V appliance will need a step-down converter.

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🔌 120V / 60 Hz Countries

✅ Usually Very Easy for Canada Travel

A few parts of Oceania already use 120V / 60Hz, which is the same basic power system used in Canada.

➡️ Most travelers from these places will not need a voltage converter for Canada
➡️ If they already use Type A / B, plug compatibility is often easy too
➡️ Mixed-plug countries may still benefit from a universal adapter

🇲🇭 Marshall Islands

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B.

Vs. Canada: Extremely easy. The Marshall Islands use the same basic setup as Canada, so most travelers will not need a converter, and many plugs are already compatible.

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🇫🇲 Micronesia

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B.

Vs. Canada: Very easy. Micronesia and Canada use the same basic voltage, frequency, and plug family, so most travelers will not need anything special.

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🇵🇼 Palau

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B.

Vs. Canada: Very easy from an electricity standpoint. Most electronics should work normally in Canada without a converter.

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🇦🇸 American Samoa

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B / F / I.

Vs. Canada: The voltage is already the same as in Canada, so a voltage converter is usually not needed. Plug types vary more than in some other places, though, so a universal adapter is still a smart idea if you regularly use something other than Type A / B.

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🌍 Europe

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🔌 230V / 50 Hz Countries

⚠️ Step-Down Converter Needed for Single-Voltage 220–240V Appliances

Travelers from most of Europe are used to 230V / 50Hz power, which is much higher voltage than Canada’s 120V / 60Hz system. That means:

➡️ Dual-voltage electronics labeled 100–240V usually only need an adapter
➡️ Single-voltage 220–240V hair tools and appliances need a step-down converter to run properly in Canada
➡️ Most European plug shapes are also different from Canadian Type A / B outlets, so many travelers will need a plug adapter too

🇦🇱 Albania

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and the plug shape is different too, so you will usually need an adapter. If you are bringing a single-voltage 220–240V appliance, you will also need a step-down converter.

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🇦🇩 Andorra

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F plugs are not Canada-compatible, so you will usually need an adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇦🇹 Austria

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F plugs do not fit Canadian outlets, so an adapter is needed. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇧🇪 Belgium

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / E plugs are not Canada-compatible, so you will usually need an adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F plugs still need an adapter for Canadian outlets. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇧🇬 Bulgaria

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F plugs require an adapter in Canada. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇭🇷 Croatia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F plugs are not directly compatible with Canadian outlets. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇨🇿 Czechia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / E / F plugs still need an adapter for Canadian Type A / B outlets. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇩🇰 Denmark

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E / F / K

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and these plug types are different from Canadian outlets, so an adapter is needed. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇪🇪 Estonia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F plugs require an adapter in Canada. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇫🇮 Finland

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F plugs are not Canada-compatible. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇫🇷 France

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and French plug types still need an adapter for Canadian outlets. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇩🇪 Germany

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and German plugs are not directly compatible with Canadian sockets. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇬🇷 Greece

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F plugs are not Canada-compatible, so you will need an adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇭🇺 Hungary

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F plugs still need an adapter for Canada. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇮🇸 Iceland

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F plugs require an adapter for Canadian outlets. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇮🇪 Ireland

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and Type G is not compatible with Canadian outlets, so you will still need an adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇮🇹 Italy

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F / L

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and Italian plug types are still different from Canadian Type A / B, so an adapter is needed. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇱🇻 Latvia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F plugs need an adapter for Canada. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇱🇹 Lithuania

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F plugs are not directly compatible with Canadian outlets. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F plugs need an adapter for Canada. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇲🇹 Malta

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and Type G is not Canada-compatible, so many travelers will still need an adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇲🇩 Moldova

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F plugs still need an adapter in Canada. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇲🇨 Monaco

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and those plug types are still different from Canadian outlets. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇲🇪 Montenegro

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F plugs are not Canada-compatible. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇳🇱 Netherlands

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and Dutch plugs still need an adapter for Canada. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇲🇰 North Macedonia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F plugs need an adapter in Canada. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇳🇴 Norway

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and Norwegian plugs are not directly compatible with Canadian sockets. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇵🇱 Poland

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / E plugs still require a Canadian adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇵🇹 Portugal

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F plugs are not Canada-compatible. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇷🇴 Romania

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F plugs still need an adapter for Canada. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇷🇸 Serbia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F plugs are not directly compatible with Canadian outlets. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇸🇰 Slovakia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / E plugs need an adapter for Canada. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇸🇮 Slovenia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F plugs still need a Canadian adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇪🇸 Spain

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and Spanish plugs are not directly compatible with Canadian sockets. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇸🇪 Sweden

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F plugs require an adapter in Canada. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇨🇭 Switzerland

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / J

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and Swiss plugs still need a Type A / B adapter for Canada. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇺🇦 Ukraine

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F plugs are not Canada-compatible. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and Type G is not compatible with Canadian outlets, so you will need an adapter. If you are bringing a single-voltage 220–240V appliance, you will also need a step-down converter.

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🇻🇦 Vatican City

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F / L

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and the plug shapes still differ from Type A / B, so an adapter is needed. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

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🌏 Asia

map of Asia

🔌 220–240V / 50–60 Hz Countries

⚠️ Step-Down Converter Needed for Single-Voltage 220–240V Appliances

Most of Asia uses 220–240V, which is much higher than Canada’s 120V / 60Hz system. That means:

➡️ Dual-voltage electronics labeled 100–240V usually only need an adapter
➡️ Single-voltage 220–240V hair tools and appliances need a step-down converter to run properly in Canada
➡️ Many Asian plug types are also different from Canadian Type A / B outlets, so travelers will often need a plug adapter too

🇦🇫 Afghanistan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F plugs are not Canada-compatible, so you will usually need an adapter. If you are bringing a single-voltage 220–240V appliance, you will also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇦🇲 Armenia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F plugs need an adapter for Canadian outlets. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇦🇿 Azerbaijan

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F plugs are not directly compatible with Canadian outlets. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇧🇭 Bahrain

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and Type G is not compatible with Canadian outlets, so many travelers will need an adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇧🇩 Bangladesh

Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, C / D / G / K

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada. Some local plug types differ from Canadian outlets, so many travelers will need an adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇧🇹 Bhutan

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / D / G / M

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada. Plug compatibility varies, but many travelers will need an adapter, and single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇧🇳 Brunei

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, G

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and Type G is not compatible with Canadian outlets. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇰🇭 Cambodia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, A / C / G

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada. Some plugs may overlap a little, but many travelers will still need an adapter, and single-voltage 220–240V appliances need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇨🇳 China

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, A / C / I

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada. Some plug styles differ from Canadian outlets, so many travelers will need an adapter, and single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter. China commonly uses 220V power with plug types that differ from standard Canadian outlets.

What to Pack:

🇨🇾 Cyprus

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, G

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and Type G does not fit Canadian outlets. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇬🇪 Georgia

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F plugs require an adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇮🇳 India

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / D / M

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / D / M plugs are different from Canadian Type A / B, so you will usually need an adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇮🇩 Indonesia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F plugs are not Canada-compatible. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇮🇷 Iran

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F plugs need an adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇮🇶 Iraq

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / D / G

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada. Some local plug types differ from Canadian outlets, so many travelers will need an adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇮🇱 Israel

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / H

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / H plugs are different from Canadian outlets, so an adapter is needed. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇯🇴 Jordan

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / D / F / G / J

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada. Plug compatibility varies, but many travelers will need an adapter, and single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇰🇿 Kazakhstan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F plugs require an adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇰🇼 Kuwait

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, G

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and Type G is not Canada-compatible. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F plugs are not Canada-compatible. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇱🇦 Laos

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, A / B / C / E / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada. Some plugs may already look familiar, but many travelers will still need an adapter depending on what they use at home. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇱🇧 Lebanon

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / D / G

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada. Plug compatibility varies, but many travelers will need an adapter, and single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇲🇾 Malaysia

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, G

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and Type G is not compatible with Canadian outlets. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇲🇻 Maldives

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, D / G / J / K / L

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada. Plug compatibility varies, but many travelers will need an adapter, and single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇲🇳 Mongolia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / E plugs are not Canada-compatible. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇲🇲 Myanmar

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / D / F / G

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada. Type G still does not fit Canadian outlets, and other local plug types vary too, so many travelers will need an adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇳🇵 Nepal

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / D / M

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / D / M are different from Canadian Type A / B. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇴🇲 Oman

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, G

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and Type G does not fit Canadian outlets. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇵🇰 Pakistan

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / D / M

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / D / M plugs still need an adapter for Canada. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇵🇭 Philippines

Home: 220V, 60 Hz, A / B / C

Vs. Canada: Voltage is still much higher than in Canada, even though some plug shapes overlap more than in other parts of Asia. That means some travelers may still need an adapter depending on what they use at home, and single-voltage 220–240V appliances need a step-down converter.

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🇶🇦 Qatar

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, G

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and Type G is not compatible with Canadian outlets. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

Home: 220–230V, 60 Hz, A / B / C / G

Vs. Canada: Voltage is still much higher than in Canada. Some plug types may overlap, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances still need a step-down converter, and some travelers may also need an adapter depending on what plug type they use at home. Saudi Arabia commonly uses 220–230V power with mixed outlet types.

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🇸🇬 Singapore

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and Type G is not compatible with Canadian outlets. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇰🇷 South Korea

Home: 220V, 60 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is still much higher than in Canada, and C / F plugs still need an adapter for Canada. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, D / G / M

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada. Plug compatibility varies, but many travelers will need an adapter, and single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇸🇾 Syria

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E / L

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and these plugs are not Canada-compatible, so an adapter is needed. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇹🇯 Tajikistan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F plugs require an adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇹🇭 Thailand

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, A / B / C / O

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada. Some plugs may look familiar, but Thailand’s power is still 220V, so single-voltage 220–240V appliances need a step-down converter for Canada. Some travelers may also need an adapter depending on the exact plugs they use at home. Thailand commonly uses 220V / 50Hz with mixed outlet types including its newer Type O.

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🇹🇱 Timor-Leste

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F / I

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F / I plugs are not Canada-compatible. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇹🇷 Turkey

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F plugs still need an adapter for Canadian outlets. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇹🇲 Turkmenistan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F plugs are not Canada-compatible. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and Type G is not compatible with Canadian outlets. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇺🇿 Uzbekistan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F plugs need an adapter for Canada. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇻🇳 Vietnam

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, A / C

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada. Some plug styles may partially overlap, but many travelers will still need an adapter, and single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇾🇪 Yemen

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, A / D / G

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada. Some plug types differ from Canadian outlets, so many travelers will need an adapter, and single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🔌 100–120V Countries

✅ Usually Very Easy for Canada Travel

These countries are already much closer to Canada’s 120V / 60Hz system.

➡️ Dual-voltage electronics are fine
➡️ Many travelers will not need a voltage converter at all
➡️ Plug compatibility is often easy too, especially where Type A / B is already standard

Japan and Taiwan are the main countries in this bucket here, and both use outlet types that overlap heavily with Canada.

🇯🇵 Japan

Home: 100V, 50/60 Hz (50Hz east, 60Hz west), A / B

Vs. Canada: Japan is one of the easiest transitions for Canada travel. The voltage is lower at home, but it is still much closer to Canada than the 220–240V systems used in most of Asia. Many Japanese plugs already fit Canadian outlets, and modern electronics are often straightforward. Japan uses 100V with both 50Hz and 60Hz depending on region, and Type A / B style plugs are standard.

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🇹🇼 Taiwan

Home: 110V, 60 Hz, A / B

Vs. Canada: Very easy. Taiwan already uses almost the same setup as Canada, so most travelers will not need a converter, and many plugs are already compatible. Taiwan is a close match to Canada at 110V / 60Hz with Type A / B outlets.

What to Pack:

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🌍 Africa

map of Africa
Africa Map

🔌 220–240V / 50 Hz Countries

⚠️ Step-Down Converter Needed for Single-Voltage 220–240V Appliances

(Vast majority of Africa)

Canada’s 120V / 60Hz system is much lower voltage than most of Africa. In many cases, travelers will need the correct plug adapter, and if they are bringing a single-voltage 220–240V appliance, they will also need a step-down converter to run it properly in Canada.

➡️ Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V usually only need an adapter
➡️ Single-voltage 220–240V hair tools and appliances need a step-down converter
➡️ Some countries use plug types that overlap a little with Canadian plugs, but the voltage issue still matters

🇩🇿 Algeria

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F plugs are not Canada-compatible, so you will need an adapter. If you are bringing a single-voltage 220–240V appliance, you will also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇦🇴 Angola

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and Type C does not fit Canadian Type A / B outlets, so you will need an adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇧🇯 Benin

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / E plugs are not Canada-compatible, so an adapter is needed. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇧🇼 Botswana

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, D / G / M

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada. Type G is not Canada-compatible, and D / M are not either, so many travelers will need an adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / E plugs still need an adapter for Canada. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇧🇮 Burundi

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / E plugs are not directly compatible with Canadian outlets. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇨🇲 Cameroon

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / E plugs still need an adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇨🇫 Central African Republic

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / E plugs are not Canada-compatible. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇹🇩 Chad

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / E / F plugs still need an adapter for Canadian Type A / B outlets. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇰🇲 Comoros

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / E plugs are not directly compatible with Canadian outlets. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇨🇬 Congo (Brazzaville)

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / E plugs still need an adapter for Canada. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and Type C is not Canada-compatible. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇩🇯 Djibouti

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / E plugs need an adapter for Canada. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇪🇬 Egypt

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F plugs are not compatible with Canadian Type A / B. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / E plugs are different from Canadian Type A / B. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇪🇷 Eritrea

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and Type C requires an adapter for Canada. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇸🇿 Eswatini (Swaziland)

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, M

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and Type M needs an adapter for Canadian outlets. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇪🇹 Ethiopia

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F / L

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F / L plugs are not Canada-compatible. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇬🇦 Gabon

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and Type C requires an adapter for Canada. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇬🇲 Gambia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and Type G is not compatible with Canadian outlets, so many travelers will still need an adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇬🇭 Ghana

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, D / G

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada. Type G devices do not fit Canadian outlets, and Type D does not either, so many travelers will need an adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇬🇳 Guinea

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F plugs still need an adapter for Canada. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and Type C is not Canada-compatible. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇰🇪 Kenya

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, G

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and Type G is not compatible with Canadian outlets. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇱🇸 Lesotho

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, M

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and Type M needs an adapter for Canadian outlets. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇱🇾 Libya

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F / L

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and these plugs are still different from Canadian Type A / B. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇲🇼 Malawi

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and Type G is not compatible with Canadian outlets. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇲🇱 Mali

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / E plugs still need an adapter for Canada. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

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🇲🇷 Mauritania

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and Type C requires an adapter.

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🇲🇺 Mauritius

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / G

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada. Type G does not fit Canadian outlets, and Type C does not either, so many travelers will need an adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇲🇦 Morocco

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / E plugs are not Canada-compatible.

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🇲🇿 Mozambique

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F / M

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F / M plugs still need an adapter for Canada. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇳🇦 Namibia

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, D / M

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and D / M plugs require an adapter for Canadian outlets. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇳🇪 Niger

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / E plugs still need an adapter.

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🇳🇬 Nigeria

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, D / G

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada. Type G devices do not fit Canadian outlets, and Type D does not either, so many travelers will need an adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇷🇼 Rwanda

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / J

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / J plugs are not Canadian Type A / B, so an adapter is needed. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / F plugs still need an adapter for Canada. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇸🇳 Senegal

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / D / E

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and these plug types are not Canada-compatible, so most travelers will still need an adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇸🇨 Seychelles

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, G

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and Type G is not compatible with Canadian outlets. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇸🇱 Sierra Leone

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, D / G

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada. Type G devices do not fit Canadian outlets, and Type D may not either, so many travelers will need an adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇸🇴 Somalia

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / G

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada. Type G devices are not Canada-compatible, and Type C is not either, so many travelers will need an adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇿🇦 South Africa

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, D / M / N, with some newer compatibility for Type C on certain devices and some mixed use in practice

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and South Africa is not plug-compatible with Canadian Type A / B by default, so most travelers will need an adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇸🇸 South Sudan

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / D / E / F / G, with Type G the official standard and older types still common in some places

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada. Type G still does not fit Canadian outlets, and the other local plug types vary too, so many travelers will need an adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇸🇩 Sudan

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / D

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / D plugs still need an adapter for Canada. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇹🇿 Tanzania

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, D / G

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada. Type G devices do not fit Canadian outlets, and Type D still needs an adapter for many travelers. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇹🇬 Togo

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and Type C is not Canada-compatible.

What to Pack:

🇹🇳 Tunisia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and C / E plugs still need an adapter for Canada. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇺🇬 Uganda

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, G

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada, and Type G is not Canada-compatible.

What to Pack:

🇿🇲 Zambia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / D / G

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada. Plug compatibility varies, but many travelers will need an adapter, and single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, D / G

Vs. Canada: Voltage is much lower in Canada. Type G devices do not fit Canadian outlets, and Type D may not either, so many travelers will need an adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances also need a step-down converter.

What to Pack:

🔌 120V or Mixed-Voltage Countries

✅ Very Easy or Mixed — Check Your Exact Setup

Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V are usually fine. Countries in this bucket are either already closer to Canada’s 120V / 60Hz system or use a mixed-voltage setup, so the exact advice depends on what kind of devices the traveler normally uses at home.

🇱🇷 Liberia

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B / C

Vs. Canada: Liberia is one of the easiest transitions for Canada travel. The voltage is already close, and Type A / B plugs are familiar. Many travelers will not need a converter at all.

What to Pack:

🇲🇬 Madagascar

Home: 127V / 220V mix, 50 Hz, C / E

Vs. Canada: Madagascar is a mixed-voltage case. If your devices are already used on the lower-voltage side, Canada may be fairly straightforward. If you normally use single-voltage 220V appliances, those will still need a step-down converter in Canada. Plug shape may also require an adapter.

What to Pack:

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✅ Universal Packing Checklist

Use this checklist no matter where you’re traveling from. Adjust only the adapter vs. step-down converter based on your home country.

Essential Power Gear

Conditional (Only If Needed)

Step-down converter
(Required only if you bring single-voltage 220–240V appliances like hair dryers or straighteners and you’re traveling to Canada from a higher-voltage country)

Organization & Protection

Quick Safety Check

Look for “100–240V” printed on chargers and devices.

✔ Adapter only
✖ No step-down converter needed

🎒 Final Tips for Canada

Many travelers only need an adapter. Phones, laptops, cameras, and power banks are often dual-voltage, which makes Canada easy as long as you have the right plug shape.

Adapters change plug shape, not voltage. If a device is single-voltage, plugging it into the wrong power system can keep it from working properly or damage it.

Canada uses Type A and Type B plugs nationwide, with 120V / 60Hz power. That part is consistent across the country, so once you know your setup, it is easy to plan.

Outlets can still be limited. In older hotels, historic inns, ski lodges, national park lodges, smaller motels, cabins, budget stays, and awkward airport hotels, convenient outlets may be in short supply. A travel power strip helps a lot.

USB ports are not guaranteed. Do not assume your hotel room, airport gate area, older rental property, bedside lamp, or café corner will have built-in USB charging.

Hair tools are one of the biggest problem categories. If yours is not compatible with 120V, either bring the right step-down converter, use hotel-provided tools, or switch to a dual-voltage travel version.

Power banks are incredibly useful. Long sightseeing days, road trips, national parks, ski days, flight delays, layovers, train travel, and navigation-heavy city days can drain your phone fast.

Canada’s power is consistent nationwide. Once you are prepared, you are set from Toronto to Vancouver, Montreal, Quebec City, Banff, Jasper, Calgary, Halifax, Niagara Falls, Whistler, and beyond.

Power outages are not a major issue for most travelers, but they can happen occasionally during storms, wildfire-related disruptions, snow and ice events, or local outages. Devices with batteries like phones, laptops, cameras, and Kindles will be fine, but smaller plug-in appliances may be temporarily unusable until power returns.

💡 Bottom line:
If your gear says 100–240V and you have a universal adapter with Type A / B coverage, you are probably good to go. If you are bringing a single-voltage 220–240V appliance, you will need a step-down converter for Canada.

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