How to charge the iPhone 5C from a power outlet in Greece

Using the Lightning Apple connector with a 2 pinned Europlug Type C power charger to power your iPhone 5C from a Greek power outlet and how to recharge the iPhone 5C using a Schuko Type F USB adapter.

Greek power outlet

If you are planning a trip to Greece it can often be useful to know in advance if you can power your important devices such as cell phones and laptops when you arrive at your destination. But, without knowing which power socket is being used in Greece you may end up either bringing too many spare adaptors or bring the wrong charger, meaning having to buy or borrow a suitable charger when you're there. Varying different combinations of voltages and plug types can all cause confusion when planning on visiting a foreign country if you've never visited before. When travelling to Greece these useful instructions show powering your iPhone 5C using their standard types F or C Greek 230 volt 50Hz wall outlets, please note that Type F plug outlets are used by most Greeks. If travelling to Greece from another country please make sure that your iPhone 5C can be used with a 240v supply. If it came from a country which uses a lower voltage such as 110 volts ensure that the iPhone 5C is dual-voltage (indicated by 100-240 volts) else you may need to use an additional transformer to stop the device from overloading whilst powering it up. These instructions assume that you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPhone 5C.

Charging the iPhone 5C in Greece

Can the iPhone 5C be used in Greece?

You can connect the iPhone 5C to a Greek power outlet.

What is the best power charger for the iPhone 5C in Greece?

If you are travelling to more than one country then the best international travel power adapter for Greece to buy is a multiple USB port charger which includes swappable plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger. There are two types of wall outlets in Greece (types F and C) and using a travel charger like this ensures that you are covered for type C. Because these types of chargers come with interchangeable plugs and can handle from 100 - 240 volts it makes them ideal for multiple countries in Europe, Asia, North America and Africa just by changing the supplied heads. If your iPhone 5C is compatible with Fast Charge (note not all USB devices do) then you'll benefit from much faster recharging times with one of these power chargers, along with additional compatibility with more power hungry devices. Unlike other chargers this means you can power multiple devices at once without needing to buy individual travel adapters. Only needing to pack a single international USB travel charger will keep the weight down, making it perfect to fold up and store in hand luggage whilst travelling. Because of their space saving versatility these types of power chargers can be used when you return home so when you’re not on holiday they can be used under your bedside table charging multiple tablets, smartphones and speakers without needing an additional power outlet.

We suggest buying this type of flexible power charger at an electronics retailer. The power adapter illustrated below is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been tested successfully with multiple USB devices in numerous countries.

Alternative travel adapter for Greece

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from around the world who only have USB devices such as the iPhone 5C, however for those also wanting to use their domestic plugs these power strips provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power converters offer surge protection which can be necessary when visiting counties with unreliable or unstable power supplies. These travel converters are supplied with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs which cover Continental Europe, North America, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, China and over 150 countries around the world:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK travel adaptor has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the best selling portable option for travellers originating from North America going to Greece.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Also having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the travel adapter from Orico is also aimed at travellers from North America using type B plugs. This is a more cost effective alternative to the BESTEK with one less AC outlet at almost half the price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has 2 AC outlets but offers a more generous 5 USB charging ports. This versatile power strip is compatible with both American plugs and popular plug types A, D,E/F, G, H, I, L and N making it ideal for most travellers from around the world visiting Greece. [8] [AD]
What is the best power charger for the iPhone 5C in Greece?

How to use a Type C power charger for recharging your iPhone 5C from a Greek power outlet

Using a Lightning Apple connector and a double pin Type C Europlug USB adapter to charge the iPhone 5C from a Greek power outlet.

  1. If you want to power the iPhone 5C from the Greek power outlet you'll need to buy a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (normally included with the iPhone 5C by Apple).
  2. Plug the Type C USB power plug adapter in the wall outlet. You can recognise this wall supply by 2 circular holes adjacent to each other.
  3. Then connect one end of the USB to Apple Lightning cable into the bottom of the power charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 5C. The iPhone 5C Lightning connector is situated at bottom of the iPhone 5C under the home button.
  4. Turn on the Greek power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which appears in the top right hand corner of the iPhone 5C will display a charging icon to indicate that the mobile is powering up, typically taking around 60-240 minutes to recharge. [AD]
How to use a Type C power charger for recharging your iPhone 5C from a Greek power outlet

Powering the iPhone 5C with a Greek power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type F Schuko USB adapter

Instructions showing how to recharge the iPhone 5C with a Greek power outlet by using the Lightning Apple cable with a 2 pinned Schuko Type F power charger.

  1. In order to power your iPhone 5C using a Greek power outlet you will need a Type F USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (Apple normally include this cable when you first purchase the iPhone 5C).
  2. Begin by inserting the Type F USB power plug adapter in the Greek power outlet. You can recognise this wall supply by two 4.8mm round holes 19 mm adjacent to each other where the live and neutral plug outlet pins slide into, plus a pair of two grounding clips on the top and bottom.
  3. Plug in the USB end of the Apple USB Lightning charging cable into the bottom of the USB mains charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 5C. You can find the Lightning connector on the iPhone 5C situated at the bottom of your iPhone 5C.
  4. Switch on the Greek power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which you'll find in the top right corner of your mobile screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the iPhone 5C is recharging and takes roughly 1 - 4 hours to fully recharge. [AD]
Powering the iPhone 5C with a Greek power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type F Schuko USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Greek Wikipedia page
  2. Apple - official iPhone user guide
  3. iec.ch - Type C power outlet
  4. Type C USB power plug adapter - Conforming to Europlug specifications, the Type C USB power plug adapter incorporates two 4 mm rounded pins spaced 19 mm apart. It is engineered to adapt electrical outlets commonly found in Europe, converting them to USB-compatible charging ports..
  5. USB to Apple Lightning cable - The Apple Lightning cable is a charging and syncing cable for more recent Apple devices and connects compatible iPhones and iPads to a USB port.
  6. iec.ch - Type F power outlet
  7. Type F USB power plug adapter - Compliant with Europlugs and CEE 7/17 specifications, the Type F or Schuko adapter is engineered to adapt German electrical power outlets into USB-compatible ports..
  8. 4 Port USB Wall Charger - A 4-port USB wall charger is an electrical device that provides simultaneous charging for up to four USB-compatible devices. It often includes interchangeable international plug adapters for global use..