Travel adapter from Canada to Brunei — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Brunei?

Brunei uses Type G plugs at 240 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Canada and Brunei, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Canada, you will need a travel adapter for Brunei. Canada uses Type A/Type B plugs, and Brunei uses Type G, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket. Voltages differ (120 V at home vs 240 V abroad), so check the label on each device. Most modern dual-voltage chargers handle the swing without a converter, but heating appliances usually do not. The mains frequency is also different (60 Hz vs 50 Hz). This rarely matters for electronics but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Voltage converter may be needed. Check your device label — most modern electronics (phones, laptops) support 100–240 V and only need a plug adapter. Hair dryers, kettles, and older appliances may need a step-up or step-down converter.

Frequency differs (60 Hz vs 50 Hz). Rarely an issue for most electronics, but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Canada (home)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V

Brunei (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Brunei

Voltage

Canada 120 V

Brunei 240 V

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Frequency

Canada 60 Hz

Brunei 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Brunei

In Brunei, the standard power plug is Type G. The country runs on 240 volts at 50 Hz. That means every wall socket in Brunei is the same shape — Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Brunei plug guide