🧳 United States to Canada: visa, money, time & plugs
Planning a trip to Canada on a United States 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.
United States to Canada 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: Canadian dollar (CAD)
- Time: Canada and United States (Washington D.C.) are on the same time right now.
- Plugs: No adapter needed: Canada uses plug type A, B, which your United States plugs (A, B) fit.
- Voltage: Voltage is similar (120 V at home, 120 V in Canada).
- 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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United States to Canada – questions
Do United States passport holders need a visa for Canada?
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 Canada?
The Canadian dollar (CAD). Use the converter on this page to see today's rate against your US dollar.
What is the time difference between United States and Canada?
Canada and United States (Washington D.C.) are on the same time right now.
Do I need a plug adapter in Canada?
No adapter needed: Canada uses plug type A, B, which your United States plugs (A, B) fit. Voltage is similar (120 V at home, 120 V in Canada).
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.