Can I use my Canada plug in Mexico?
A straight answer for Canada devices on a Mexico trip — plugs, voltage and frequency compared.
No adapter needed
Your Type A plugs fit Mexico sockets. Voltage and frequency also match, so there is nothing to adapt.
Side by side
| Canada | Mexico | |
|---|---|---|
| Plug types | Type A and Type B | Type A and Type B |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Frequency | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Socket standard | CSA C22.2 No. 42 | NMX-J-163-ANCE |
What the sockets look like
Canada
Mexico
Both countries sit in the same voltage class — 120 V in Canada and 120 V in Mexico — so the voltage is not a problem. Only the socket shape needs solving.
What to pack
- Your Type A and Type B plugs fit Mexico sockets — and the voltage matches.
- A second adapter if you travel with a partner — they are cheap and easy to lose.
Nothing to buy. Your plugs fit and the voltage matches, so no adapter or converter is needed for this trip.
Both countries in detail
Canada power plugs
Type A, Type B at 120 V / 60 Hz.
Mexico power plugs
Type A, Type B at 120 V / 60 Hz.