This information may change. Always check the official source.Last verified: August 2026 by Ondřej Kadlec
Sockets and voltage in Canada
- Type ANEMA 1-15No earth
- Type BNEMA 5-15Earthed
- Voltage
- 120 V
- Frequency
- 60 Hz
- Earthed sockets
- Type B
What you need, by where you are coming from
- Arriving from the United States or CanadaPlugs go straight in and the voltage matches. Nothing to pack.
- Arriving from the UK or IrelandA plug adapter, and appliances marked 100-240 V. Anything single-voltage needs a converter.
- Arriving from most of continental EuropeA plug adapter, and appliances marked 100-240 V. Anything single-voltage needs a converter.
- Arriving from Australia or New ZealandA plug adapter, and appliances marked 100-240 V. Anything single-voltage needs a converter.
Socket types, voltage and frequency are the nominal domestic supply as published in IEC/TR 60083 and the national standards it lists.
Canadian sockets are Type and at 120 V, 60 Hz, identical to the United States.
Sockets in Canada are Type and at 120 V, 60 Hz - the same standard as the United States, with no differences that affect a traveller.
- Type is the earthed version: two flat blades and a round pin below. Two-slot Type outlets survive in older buildings.
- Everything from Europe, the UK and Australia needs an adapter. Nothing from those standards fits.
- 120 V is the thing to check. A 230 V-only appliance will underperform or refuse to start. Chargers marked 100-240 V are fine.
- Hotel bathrooms usually have an outlet by the mirror, which is not universal in Europe and worth knowing if you shave or use a hair dryer.
Sources (1)
What this guide was checked against. Rules and prices change — follow the official link before you rely on a detail.
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