You need a plug adapter
Your plugs from Brazil (types C and N) don’t fit the sockets in Canada (types A and B). Take an adapter to type B.
Travel
Brazil Canada
Will your plugs and devices from home work there?
Voltage: check on arrival
Canada has 120 V, Brazil has 127/220 V – some sockets may have a different voltage from home. Check your device’s rating label.
Frequency: the same
60 Hz in both countries.
- from: Brazil
- to: Canada
Plug by plug
| Your plug | Sockets there | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Type C | AB | doesn’t fit |
| Type N | AB | doesn’t fit |
- Brazil
- 127/220 V · 60 Hz
- Canada
- 120 V · 60 Hz
Same system as the USA: type B sockets that also take type A plugs, 120 V and 60 Hz.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a plug adapter from Brazil to Canada?
You need a plug adapter. Your plugs from Brazil (types C and N) don’t fit the sockets in Canada (types A and B). Take an adapter to type B.
Do I need a voltage converter from Brazil to Canada?
Voltage: check on arrival. Canada has 120 V, Brazil has 127/220 V – some sockets may have a different voltage from home. Check your device’s rating label.