Do I need a plug adapter for Canada to United Kingdom?

Yes. Canada uses Type A, Type B and United Kingdom uses Type G, Type D, Type M, so the plug shapes do not match and you need a travel adapter.

Do I need a voltage converter?

Only for single-voltage appliances. Canada runs at 120 V and United Kingdom at 230 V, so anything not marked 100–240 V needs a converter.

Will my phone and laptop chargers work in United Kingdom?

Yes, in almost every case. Modern chargers are dual-voltage (100–240 V, 50/60 Hz), so they only need the plug to fit — a simple adapter if the socket shapes differ.

Can I use my Canada plug in United Kingdom?

A straight answer for Canada devices on a United Kingdom trip — plugs, voltage and frequency compared.

Adapter and a voltage check

The United Kingdom uses Type G, Type D and Type M sockets at 230 V / 50 Hz, so your Type A and Type B plug will not fit. You need a travel adapter, and any device that is not marked 100–240 V needs a converter.

Side by side

	Canada	United Kingdom
Plug types	Type A and Type B	Type G, Type D and Type M
Voltage	120 V	230 V
Frequency	60 Hz	50 Hz
Socket standard	CSA C22.2 No. 42	BS 1363, BS 546

What the sockets look like

Canada

United Kingdom

The two countries sit in different voltage classes: Canada supplies 120 V and United Kingdom supplies 230 V. That matters more than the plug shape, because a device built for one voltage can fail immediately on the other. Anything marked 100–240 V is fine; anything that names a single voltage is not.

The supply frequency differs (60 Hz against 50 Hz). Chargers, laptops and LED lamps do not care. Mains-powered clocks and older motors do: a 50 Hz fan on a 60 Hz supply runs about 20% faster.

What to pack

A travel adapter from Type A, Type B to Type G, Type D, Type M — the shapes are incompatible.
A converter (not just an adapter) for any device that is not marked 100–240 V.
Nothing extra for frequency: chargers and laptops are unaffected, though mains clocks and older motors can run fast or slow.
A second adapter if you travel with a partner — they are cheap and easy to lose.

What to buy for this trip

★ RecommendedUniversal travel adapter

EPICKA 75 W GaN universal travel adapter

One block that covers US, UK, EU and Australian sockets, with 75 W of USB-C charging — enough for a laptop without carrying its power brick.

Plugs for US / UK / EU / AU sockets
3× USB-C (75 W total) + 2× USB-A
Universal AC socket, fused, up to 2000 W
About 250 g

It does not convert voltage. A 120 V appliance still gets 230 V in Europe, whatever adapter you use.

Best for: Phones, laptops, cameras, tablets and anything dual-voltage.

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★ RecommendedStep-down converter

TESSAN 230 W step-down voltage converter

Takes 220–240 V down to 110–120 V for single-voltage North American appliances, with three AC sockets and four USB ports so it doubles as a charging hub.

230 W continuous
220–240 V in, 110–120 V out
3 AC outlets + 4 USB ports
EU / UK / AU / IT input plugs

Not for: Hairdryers, heaters and kettles, or devices under about 5 W such as electric shavers. Those need a bigger transformer or a dual-voltage device.

Best for: CPAP machines, fans, monitors, printers and small kitchen appliances.

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On a budget? A single-purpose adapter costs a fraction of the universal block — it does the same job for one trip, but only for one socket type.

Budget optionCeptics Type G adapter, 3-pack (universal input)

Fits UK, Ireland, UAE, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Gulf sockets. Takes any two- or three-pin plug on the other side.

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