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