The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both Canada and Venezuela.
| Canada | Venezuela | |
|---|---|---|
| Plug Types | A, B | A, B |
| Voltage | 120V | 120V |
| Frequency of electrical current | 60Hz | 60Hz |
In Canada there's more than one plug type in use.
What type of plug does your appliance have?
In Venezuela there's more than one socket type in use.
You will need this adaptor:
Socket Type
(Canada) to Plug Type B
(Venezuela)
Venezuela also uses Socket Type A, which is used in Canada. If using an appliance that has a Type A Plug in the Type A Sockets of Venezuela, you will not need an adaptor.
In Venezuela there's more than one socket type in use.
You will need this adaptor:
Socket Type
(Canada) to Plug Type A
(Venezuela)
Venezuela also uses Socket Type B, which is used in Canada. If using an appliance that has a Type B Plug in the Type B Sockets of Venezuela, you will not need an adaptor.
The voltage found in Canada and Venezuela is exactly the same (120V). You will not need a transformer.
The frequency found in Canada and Venezuela is exactly the same (60Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.