Plug adapter for India from Canada
What travellers from Canada need to charge and power their devices in India: plugs, voltage and frequency, with the rest of the trip basics below.
Plug adapter
Needed
Bring a Types D and M adapter (or a universal one that covers both).
Voltage
Higher: 230 V
Canada 120 V → India 230 V. Devices made for 110–120 V only need a step-down converter.
Frequency
Different
60 Hz → 50 Hz. Chargers don't mind; mains-timed clocks and some motors may run fast or slow.
Your plug, their socket
In India: Type D (6 A) and Type M (16 A) are the Indian standard. Two-pin Europlugs (Type C) fit many Type D sockets loosely, which is common but not safe for high-power devices.
Your devices in India
Look for the “INPUT” line on the charger or label. A range such as 100–240V ~ 50/60Hz means the device adapts by itself and needs only a plug adapter.
| Device | Usually | In India |
|---|---|---|
| Phone, tablet and laptop chargers | 100–240 V | Plug adapter only |
| Camera and power-bank chargers, e-readers | 100–240 V | Plug adapter only |
| Electric shavers, toothbrushes | often 100–240 V; check | Check the label: single-voltage ones need a converter |
| Hair dryers, straighteners, curling irons | single voltage | Will burn out on 230 V: buy a dual-voltage model or use the hotel's |
| Kettles, irons, travel cookers | single voltage, high power | Leave at home: converters for these are heavy and costly |
| Plug-in clocks, timers, some fans | 60 Hz | May run fast or slow on 50 Hz |
A plug adapter does not change voltage. Plugging a 120 V-only appliance into 230 V through an adapter will destroy it within seconds and can start a fire.
The rest of the trip basics
- Time
- India is 10 h 30 min ahead of Canada right now (UTC+5:30 vs UTC−5, capitals).
- Money
- The Indian Rupee (INR): 1 CAD = 67.98 INR (ECB reference rates, 2026-10-30). Everyday prices are about 25% of Canada's.
- Driving
- Switch sides: India drives on the left (Canada drives on the right). Look right first when crossing.
- Advisories
- US: Level 2 Exercise increased caution. UK: FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country. Details
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- Calling code
- +91