Can I Use My CPAP Machine in Canada?

Q: What plug type does Canada use?

Canada uses Type A/B sockets at 120V / 60Hz.

Yes — your CPAP machine works in Canada as-is.

Good to go

Your device's voltage range matches this country, and the plug fits. You can use it directly — no adapter or converter needed. As a final check, confirm the voltage range printed on the device label.

Device label dual
Destination grid 120⁠V / 60⁠Hz
Plug fit Type A/B fits
Verdict Good to go

Device voltage: dual
Destination grid: 120⁠V / 60⁠Hz
Plug type: Type A/B fits
Typical wattage: 30–90⁠W
Verdict: Good to go
Reviewed: 2026-06-17

Based on what's typical for this device — confirm on the label to be sure.

Next step

What to do next

Add it to a trip checklistKeep CPAP Machine in a saved packing verdict for Canada.Check another deviceUse the same destination with a different charger or appliance.Read label examplesConfirm what 100-240V, 120V, and 230V labels mean.

Why

Your CPAP machine's voltage range matches Canada's 120V and the plug fits, so you can use it directly — no adapter or converter needed. As a final check, confirm the voltage range printed on the device label.

Canada runs 120⁠V / 60⁠Hz. Identical to the US: 120V at 60Hz, Type A/B sockets. US travelers need nothing; a US device plugs straight in.

CPAP Machine in Canada at a glance

Your CPAP machine vs Canada's grid
Device voltage profile	dual
Typical wattage	30–90⁠W
Destination voltage	120⁠V
Destination frequency	60⁠Hz
Destination plug types	Type A/B
Voltage mismatch	120⁠V → 120⁠V = 0⁠V
Verdict	Good to go

Plug types in Canada: Type A, Type B

Final check: look for "INPUT 100-240V" or a matching local voltage on the label before you plug in.

For medical devices, always confirm voltage on the label and check with the manufacturer when in doubt.

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FAQ

Can I use my CPAP machine in Canada?

Yes — your CPAP machine works in Canada as-is. Canada runs 120⁠V / 60⁠Hz on Type A/B sockets.

Will a travel adapter let me use my CPAP machine in Canada?

Canada sockets use Type A/B. Your plug already fits, so no adapter is needed.

Do I need a voltage converter for a CPAP machine in Canada?

No. If your CPAP machine is dual-voltage (100–240V), you don't need a converter in Canada.

What plug type does Canada use?

Canada uses Type A/B sockets at 120⁠V / 60⁠Hz.

Adapter vs converter explained

Guidance only — not professional electrical advice. Always confirm against your device's label before plugging in. Local wiring (especially in hotels and older buildings) can vary.