🇨🇦 Canada to 🇸🇭 Saint HelenaHigher voltage — check before plugging in!
Saint Helena uses 240 V, much higher than the 120 V in Canada. An input rating of "100–240V" covers the listed supply voltage; you still need a suitable plug or adapter. For single-voltage devices, follow the manufacturer's guidance on conversion; using a suitable local device may be simpler.
What to pack
Plugbert recommends
Type G (UK 3-pin) adapter
You need a plug adapter. Plugs from Canada (Type A and B) don't fit the Type G sockets in Saint Helena. A Type G (UK 3-pin) adapter fits the listed socket families there. Socket variants can differ; check the actual outlet and adapter rating.
Tip: a "universal" travel adapter may be useful for several destinations. Check its wall-side plugs, grounding and power limits against your trip.
Voltage & frequency
🇨🇦 Home
120 V
60 Hz
🇸🇭 There
240 V
50 Hz
The destination may use a different frequency (60 → 50 Hz). Check your device's input rating for the local frequency; a plug adapter does not change it.
Will my stuff survive?
Decode a device labelPhone charger
Basically all modern USB chargers are 100–240V. Adapter only.
Laptop charger
Look for "100–240V" on the brick. It's almost always there.
Camera battery charger
Usually dual voltage. Check the tiny print.
Electric toothbrush
Many are dual voltage, some are not. Check the base.
Electric shaver
Often dual voltage. Often. Check.
CPAP machine
Most modern ones auto-switch, but confirm before you rely on it to breathe.
Hair straightener / curler
Some have a voltage switch. Many don't. Fire is a bad hairstyle.
Hair dryer
Usually single voltage and very power-hungry. Buy a travel one or use the hotel's.
Kettle / coffee maker
Single voltage, high wattage. Leave it home. Buy coffee abroad like a local.
Anything with a heating element
If it gets hot on purpose, assume it's single voltage.
The plugs
Sockets in 🇸🇭 Saint Helena
Your 🇨🇦 Canada plugs
- Type AWon't fit
- Type BWon't fit