No plug adapter needed
Your plugs from Japan (types A and B) fit the sockets in Canada (types A and B).
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Japan Canada
Will your plugs and devices from home work there?
Voltage: no converter needed
Canada has 120 V, Japan has 100 V – your devices work without a converter.
Frequency: different
Canada uses 60 Hz, Japan uses 50/60 Hz. It makes no difference to chargers and electronics; clocks and some motor-driven appliances may behave differently.
- from: Japan
- to: Canada
Plug by plug
| Your plug | Sockets there | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Type A | AB | fits |
| Type B | AB | fits |
- Japan
- 100 V · 50/60 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 Japan to Canada?
No plug adapter needed. Your plugs from Japan (types A and B) fit the sockets in Canada (types A and B).
Do I need a voltage converter from Japan to Canada?
Voltage: no converter needed. Canada has 120 V, Japan has 100 V – your devices work without a converter.