Japan voltage vs Canada: is the plug the same?
Yes for two-pin plugs. Tourism PEI says the power outlets in Canada are the same as in the US, and official pages in Thailand and Beijing describe that flat two-pin plug as US and Japan style. A flat two-pin plug fits Japan's Type A outlets with no adapter. Japan runs on 100V and Canada on 120V.
Flat two-pin plugs fit
Canada and Japan side by side
Canada: 120V and 60Hz. Japan: 100V, 50Hz in the east and 60Hz in the west.
| Japan | Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| Voltage | 100V JNTO | 120V Tourism PEI (Government of Prince Edward Island) |
| Frequency | 50Hz east, 60Hz west JNTO | 60Hz Health Canada |
| Plug | Type A, two flat pinsPanasonic lists Type A and B JNTO | Two flat parallel pins Tourism PEI (Government of Prince Edward Island) |
Who says what about electricity in Canada
| Source | What it states | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| Health CanadaPower lines and electrical appliances | Frequency: 60Hz Source | Government |
| BC HydroRate schedules for residential service, 2022 | Voltage: 120/240V; frequency: 60Hz Source | Power company |
| Tourism PEI (Government of Prince Edward Island)What type of power outlet is used in Canada? | Voltage: 120V; frequency: 60Hz; plug: same as in the US Source | Tourism board |
What to pack in Canada for Japan
Flat two-pin plugs from Canada fit Japan's Type A outlets.
- Flat two-pin plugs: nothing extra for Japan's Type A outlets. Source: Tourism PEI, Government of Prince Edward Island.
- A plug with a third, round pin needs a socket with the third hole. JNTO names Type A for Japan's outlets; Panasonic lists Type A and B.
- Each device from Canada: read INPUT. Japan's 100V has to be inside the range.
- Canada: 60Hz. Tokyo: 50Hz. Osaka: 60Hz. A 50/60Hz label covers all three.
Figure by japan-japan.com from JNTO: Plugs and Electricity.
What official pages in Canada say
3 statements from Tourism PEI (Government of Prince Edward Island), Health Canada and BC Hydro.
Visitors from Canada in 2025
Canada ranked 10th among countries and regions, with 688,019 visitors to Japan in 2025 (JNTO, final figures).
- Visitors in 2025
- 688,019
- Rank
- 10th
- Share of all visitors
- 1.6%
- Change from 2024
- +18.7%
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a plug adapter in Japan from Canada?
Yes for two-pin plugs. Tourism PEI says the power outlets in Canada are the same as in the US, and official pages in Thailand and Beijing describe that flat two-pin plug as US and Japan style. A flat two-pin plug fits Japan's Type A outlets with no adapter.
Is Japan's voltage the same as Canada's?
No. Japan uses 100V (JNTO); Canada uses 120V, according to Tourism PEI (Government of Prince Edward Island).
Do I need a voltage converter in Japan from Canada?
Not when INPUT on a device from Canada includes 100V. JNTO says devices that are not dual-voltage need one.
Related items
Official page: Tourism PEI (Government of Prince Edward Island)
Sources for this page
- Health Canada Power lines and electrical applianceschecked October 3, 2026
- BC Hydro Rate schedules for residential service, 2022checked October 3, 2026
- Tourism PEI (Government of Prince Edward Island) What type of power outlet is used in Canada?checked October 3, 2026
- Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Plugs & Electricitychecked October 3, 2026
- Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) FAQ: basic informationchecked October 3, 2026
- Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Visitor arrivals by nationality and month, 2025 final figureschecked October 3, 2026
- Panasonic Electricity in major countries and regions (Tourist Models)checked October 3, 2026
Compiled by Japan Japan !! · Updated October 3, 2026