Canada to UK plug adapter guide
Same plug shapes as the US — Type G in the UK and 230V mains.Quick answer Plug: Canada uses Type A/B like the US; the UK uses Type G. You need a travel adapter. Voltage: Canada is 120V; the UK is 230V. Dual-voltage electronics usually need only an adapter. Frequency: Canada uses 60Hz; the UK uses 50Hz.
Almost identical to US → UK
Canadian and American plugs share the same flat-pin standards at 120V. Everything in our US to UK guide applies — buy a Type G adapter and check labels for 100–240V.
What Canadians should pack
- One quality Type G adapter per traveller
- Voltage converter only for 120V-only appliances
- UK-compatible power strip if you charge many devices overnight
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Disclaimer
This article is general travel information, not electrical advice. Always read device labels and consult the manufacturer for medical or high-wattage equipment. Data is aligned with the IEC World Plugs reference.