🧳 Canada to United States: visa, money, time & plugs
Planning a trip to United States on a Canada passport? Here is the visa rule for your trip, today's exchange rate, the time difference, plugs, safety level and local tips. Change the countries to plan another trip.
Canada to United States at a glance
- Visa: Visa-free for up to 180 days – You can enter without a visa for a stay of up to 180 days.
- Money: US dollar (USD)
- Time: United States and Canada (Ottawa) are on the same time right now.
- Plugs: No adapter needed: United States uses plug type A, B, which your Canada plugs (A, B) fit.
- Voltage: Voltage is similar (120 V at home, 120 V in United States).
- Driving: on the right
- Emergency: 911 police, fire & ambulance
- Tipping: 18–20% in restaurants; tips are expected
- Best time: Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct – mild weather in most regions
Visa rule updated 17 February 2026.
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Canada to United States – questions
Do Canada passport holders need a visa for United States?
Visa-free for up to 180 days. You can enter without a visa for a stay of up to 180 days. (Visa data updated 17 February 2026.)
What currency is used in United States?
The US dollar (USD). Use the converter on this page to see today's rate against your Canadian dollar.
What is the time difference between Canada and United States?
United States and Canada (Ottawa) are on the same time right now.
Do I need a plug adapter in United States?
No adapter needed: United States uses plug type A, B, which your Canada plugs (A, B) fit. Voltage is similar (120 V at home, 120 V in United States).
Which side of the road do they drive on in United States?
On the right.
What is the emergency number in United States?
911 police, fire & ambulance.
When is the best time to visit United States?
Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct – mild weather in most regions.
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Visa data: Passport Index Data (MIT licence), updated 17 February 2026. Travel advisories: U.S. Department of State (public domain). Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API. Official sites: Wikidata (CC0) and government websites. Country facts: RoamSun country guides.