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Do you need a plug adapter from Canada to United Kingdom?
Adapter needed
Yes — you need a plug adapter from Canada to United Kingdom. United Kingdom uses Type G sockets that Canada plugs do not fit.
Canada to United Kingdom
Canada → United Kingdom
- Canada plugs
- A B
- United Kingdom sockets
- G
- Adapter
- Required
- Voltage
- 120V → 230V
Socket types in United Kingdom
| Type G | Three rectangular pins. The British plug, also used across former British territories. |
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Voltage differs: Canada runs at 120V, United Kingdom at 230V. Most phone and laptop chargers handle both; single-voltage devices may need a converter.
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter from Canada to United Kingdom?
Yes. United Kingdom uses Type G sockets, which Canada plugs do not fit, so pack a suitable adapter.
Will my devices work on United Kingdom’s voltage?
United Kingdom runs at 230V, 50Hz. Dual-voltage chargers (most phones and laptops) are fine; single-voltage devices may need a converter.