You need a plug adapter
Your plugs from Canada (types A and B) don’t fit the sockets in Italy (types C, F and L). Take an adapter to type L.
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Will your plugs and devices from home work there?
Voltage: different from home
Italy has 230 V, Canada has 120 V. Devices with a 100–240 V power supply (chargers, laptops) work; others need a voltage converter.
Frequency: different
Italy uses 50 Hz, Canada uses 60 Hz. It makes no difference to chargers and electronics; clocks and some motor-driven appliances may behave differently.
- from: Canada
- to: Italy
Plug by plug
| Your plug | Sockets there | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Type A | CFL | doesn’t fit |
| Type B | CFL | doesn’t fit |
- Canada
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Italy
- 230 V · 50 Hz
Italy has several kinds of sockets: type L in two sizes, type F (Schuko) and combined outlets. Europlugs fit all of them.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a plug adapter from Canada to Italy?
You need a plug adapter. Your plugs from Canada (types A and B) don’t fit the sockets in Italy (types C, F and L). Take an adapter to type L.
Do I need a voltage converter from Canada to Italy?
Voltage: different from home. Italy has 230 V, Canada has 120 V. Devices with a 100–240 V power supply (chargers, laptops) work; others need a voltage converter.