Canada uses plug Types A and B at 120 V. Of the 39 countries below, 25 need an adapter for every socket, and the rest take Canadian plugs fully or in some sockets. Check the voltage as well: a 120 V-only device can be damaged by 230 V.
Plug types and voltage by country
| Country | Plug types | Voltage | Frequency | Do Canadian plugs fit? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | C, F | 230 V | 50 Hz | No, you need an adapter |
| Australia | I | 230 V | 50 Hz | No, you need an adapter |
| Bangladesh | C, D, G (also A) | 220–230 V | 50 Hz | No, you need an adapter |
| Brazil | C, N | 127 V or 220 V | 60 Hz | No, you need an adapter |
| China | A, C, I | 220 V | 50 Hz | Some sockets; bring an adapter |
| Costa Rica | A, B | 120 V | 60 Hz | Yes, no adapter needed |
| Cuba | A, B | 120 V | 60 Hz | Yes, no adapter needed |
| Dominican Republic | A, B | 120 V | 60 Hz | Yes, no adapter needed |
| France | C, E | 230 V | 50 Hz | No, you need an adapter |
| Ghana | G | 230 V | 50 Hz | No, you need an adapter |
| Greece | C, F | 230 V | 50 Hz | No, you need an adapter |
| Guyana | A, B, D, G | 110 V or 220–240 V | 50/60 Hz | Some sockets; bring an adapter |
| Hong Kong | G | 220–230 V | 50 Hz | No, you need an adapter |
| Iceland | C, F | 230 V | 50 Hz | No, you need an adapter |
| India | C, D, M | 230 V | 50 Hz | No, you need an adapter |
| Indonesia | C, F | 230 V | 50 Hz | No, you need an adapter |
| Ireland | G | 230 V | 50 Hz | No, you need an adapter |
| Italy | C, F, L | 230 V | 50 Hz | No, you need an adapter |
| Jamaica | A, B | 110 V | 50 Hz | Yes, no adapter needed |
| Japan | A, B | 100 V | 50/60 Hz | Some sockets; bring an adapter |
| Mexico | A, B | 127 V | 60 Hz | Yes, no adapter needed |
| Morocco | C, E | 230 V | 50 Hz | No, you need an adapter |
| Netherlands | C, F | 230 V | 50 Hz | No, you need an adapter |
| Nigeria | G (also D) | 230 V | 50 Hz | No, you need an adapter |
| Pakistan | C, D (also G, M) | 230 V | 50 Hz | No, you need an adapter |
| Philippines | A, B, C | 220–230 V | 60 Hz | Some sockets; bring an adapter |
| Portugal | C, F | 230 V | 50 Hz | No, you need an adapter |
| Singapore | G | 230 V | 50 Hz | No, you need an adapter |
| South Korea | C, F | 220 V | 60 Hz | No, you need an adapter |
| Spain | C, F | 230 V | 50 Hz | No, you need an adapter |
| Sri Lanka | D, G, M | 230 V | 50 Hz | No, you need an adapter |
| Taiwan | A, B | 110 V | 60 Hz | Yes, no adapter needed |
| Thailand | A, B, C, O | 230 V | 50 Hz | Some sockets; bring an adapter |
| Trinidad and Tobago | A, B | 115 V | 60 Hz | Yes, no adapter needed |
| Türkiye | C, F | 230 V | 50 Hz | No, you need an adapter |
| United Arab Emirates | G | 230 V | 50 Hz | No, you need an adapter |
| United Kingdom | G | 230 V | 50 Hz | No, you need an adapter |
| United States | A, B | 120 V | 60 Hz | Yes, no adapter needed |
| Vietnam | A, C (also B, F) | 220 V | 50 Hz | Some sockets; bring an adapter |
From the plug and voltage reference we use on our adapter guide, checked 2026-10-21.
Common questions
What plug type does Canada use?
Types A and B, at 120 V and 60 Hz. Anything that fits a Canadian outlet will fit a US one.
Does a plug adapter change the voltage?
No. An adapter only changes the shape of the plug. Phones and laptops marked 100–240 V work abroad with just an adapter; a 120 V-only hair dryer needs a dual-voltage model or a converter.
Which countries need no adapter?
The United States, Mexico and a few others in the table take Canadian plugs, either fully or in some sockets.
Is one universal adapter enough?
It covers most trips, but common ones don't fit Type D sockets in India and Pakistan, so check the plug types for your country. See our <a href="/gear/travel-adapters/">travel adapter guide</a>.