🧳 India to Canada: visa, money, time & plugs
Planning a trip to Canada on a India 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.
India to Canada at a glance
- Visa: Visa required – You need to get a visa before you travel.
- Money: Canadian dollar (CAD)
- Time: Canada (Ottawa) is 9.5 hours behind India (New Delhi) right now.
- Plugs: Yes, bring an adapter: Canada uses plug type A, B, and India uses C, D, M.
- Voltage: Voltage is different (230 V at home, 120 V in Canada). Check your charger says 100–240 V before plugging in.
- Driving: on the right
- Emergency: 911 police, fire & ambulance
- Tipping: 15–20% in restaurants; tip taxi drivers and guides too
- Best time: Jun–Sep for hiking and road trips; Dec–Mar for skiing
Visa rule updated 17 February 2026.
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India to Canada – questions
Do India passport holders need a visa for Canada?
Visa required. You need to get a visa before you travel. (Visa data updated 17 February 2026.)
What currency is used in Canada?
The Canadian dollar (CAD). Use the converter on this page to see today's rate against your Indian rupee.
What is the time difference between India and Canada?
Canada (Ottawa) is 9.5 hours behind India (New Delhi) right now.
Do I need a plug adapter in Canada?
Yes, bring an adapter: Canada uses plug type A, B, and India uses C, D, M. Voltage is different (230 V at home, 120 V in Canada). Check your charger says 100–240 V before plugging in.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Canada?
On the right.
What is the emergency number in Canada?
911 police, fire & ambulance.
When is the best time to visit Canada?
Jun–Sep for hiking and road trips; Dec–Mar for skiing.
What is the U.S. travel advisory level for Canada?
Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (U.S. Department of State, updated 5 Jun 2026). U.S. advice: Exercise normal precautions in Canada, which it calls generally a safe destination for travelers.
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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.