How to charge the iPhone 6 when planning a trip to Poland
Instructions showing how to power your iPhone 6 with a Polish power outlet with a Lightning Apple connector with a Europlug Type C USB adapter and recharging the iPhone 6 using a double pin Type E USB charger.
Various combinations of frequencies and region codes can often lead to confusion when planning on staying in a foreign country especially if you've never been there before. When you're visiting Poland these instructions show how to power the iPhone 6 using the standard Type E or C 230 volt 50Hz power outlets, Type E power outlets are typically used by a majority of Poles. Power supplies vary depending on which country you travelling to therefore please read our WikiConnections global power sockets list for a complete list of regions and countries. If you are visiting Poland from a different country please ensure that the iPhone 6 can be used with a 240v supply. If the iPhone 6 was purchased from a country which uses a lower voltage (for example 110v) double check the iPhone 6 is dual-voltage (indicated by 100-240 volts) else you may need to use an additional power converter to prevent the device from overloading when charging it. If you're planning on staying at a city like Warsaw or Kraków we also recommend reading the Poland wikipedia page [1] for more indepth information. These instructions assume you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPhone 6.
Charging the iPhone 6 in Poland
What is the best travel adapter for recharging the iPhone 6 in Poland?
If travelling to more than one country then the best international travel charger for Poland is a multiple USB port adapter which includes swappable plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger. There are two standards of power outlets that Poles use (types E and C) and bringing this will ensure that you are covered for type C.
Because these chargers come with interchangeable plugs and can handle 100 to 240 volts will mean that you can travel to multiple countries in Asia, North America, Europe and Africa just by switching the plugs over. If your iPhone 6 is compatible with Fast Charge then you'll benefit from faster recharging times with one of these USB travel adapters plus additional compatibility with more power demanding devices.
Having a 4 port charger will also allow you to charge multiple devices simultaneously without needing to bring multiple power chargers or using up additional power outlets. Because you are only needing to bring a single lightweight travel charger will help keep the overall size and weight down, making it ideal to store in hand luggage as well as being convenient for recharging your iPhone 6 at the airport or on a flight. Because of their flexibility these types of travel chargers can be used at home so when you’re not travelling they can sit overnight charging multiple tablets and smartphones without using up an additional power outlet.
If you travel to different continents we recommend buying this type of flexible power adapter at your preferred electronics retailer. The multipurpose travel charger illustrated is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been tested successfully with multiple USB devices in numerous countries around the world with good reliably.
Alternative travel adapter for Poland
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 6, but for visitors also wishing to use their domestic plugs the following power converters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power converters offer surge protection which can be necessary for visitors of regions with unreliable power supplies. These travel adapters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering 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 converter has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the most popular compact power converter for travellers originating from North America going to Poland using type B plug sockets.
- ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Similarly 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 and is a much more cost effective alternative to the BESTEK with only 1 less AC outlet at almost half price.
- BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has just 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 perfect for a majority of travellers from around the world visiting Poland. [8] [AD]
How to use a Europlug Type C power charger for charging your iPhone 6 from a Polish power outlet
Instructions showing how to power your iPhone 6 with a Polish power outlet with a Lightning Apple connector with a Europlug Type C USB adapter.
- To power the iPhone 6 from a Polish power outlet you will need to buy a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (Apple will usually supply the USB cable when you first purchase your iPhone 6).
- Start by taking the Type C USB power plug adapter and inserting it into the power outlet. The plug supply, also called the Europlug, can be identified by the two holes next to each other.
- Connect the USB end of the USB Lightning power cord into the bottom of the mains power charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 6. The iPhone 6 Lightning connector can be found at bottom of your iPhone 6 under the home button.
- Turn on the Polish power outlet.
- The battery icon which appears in the top right hand corner of your phone will display a charging icon to indicate that the iPhone is powering up, typically taking roughly 1-4 hours to completely recharge. [AD]
How to use a Type E power charger for recharging your iPhone 6 from a Polish power outlet
A guide on how to charge the iPhone 6 from a Polish power outlet with a Lightning cable and a double pin Type E USB charger.
- If you want to charge your iPhone 6 using a Polish power outlet you'll need to use a Type E USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (usually already included with your device by Apple).
- Begin by plugging the Type E USB power plug adapter in the Polish power outlet. You can identify this plug outlet by two 4.8mm circular adjacent holes plus a metal grounding pin protruding in the top forming a triangular pattern.
- Connect the USB end of the USB Lightning power cord into the bottom of the mains power charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 6. The iPhone 6 Lightning connector can be found at bottom of your iPhone 6 under the home button.
- Turn on the Polish power outlet.
- The battery icon which appears in the top right hand corner of your phone screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the iPhone 6 is powering up, typically taking roughly 1-4 hours to completely recharge. [AD]
See also
- What can I connect to a Polish power outlet?
- What can I connect to the iPhone 6?
- Can I charge my phone in Europe?
- Can I use my phone in Europe?
- Do I need a converter for my phone in Europe?
- Will my phone charger work in Europe?
- What are the dangers of using the wrong mobile phone charger in Europe?
- How do I charge a phone in Europe?
- How to call the US from Europe
- Which plug sockets are used in Europe?
- Can I use my hairdryer in Europe?
- Can I use my hair straighteners in Europe?
- What is the cheapest airport to fly into in Europe?
- How to travel Europe by train
- How much is a Europass?
- Can I buy Rail Europe tickets at the station?
- Can I buy a rail pass in Europe?
- Can I buy Eurostar tickets on the station?
- Where can I buy Euros from?
- What denominations do Euros come in?
- Can I buy Euros at any bank?
- How do I convert dollars to Euros?
- Can I buy Euros with a credit card?
- Does Sweden use the Euro?
- Does the United Kingdom use the Euro?
- Does Denmark use the Euro?
- How long can an American stay in Europe for?
- Which countries are in the Schengen Area?
- What is the most spoken language in Europe?
- How many different languages are spoken in Europe?
- How many countries are there in Europe?
- What countries are in Eastern Europe?
- What countries are in Western Europe?
- What is Northern Europe?
- What countries are not in the European Union?
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- Wikipedia - Poland wikipedia page
- Apple - official iPhone user guide
- iec.ch - Type C power outlet
- 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..
- 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.
- iec.ch - Type E power outlet
- Type E USB power plug adapter - Meeting CEE 7/5 and CEE 7/6 standards, the Type E USB power plug adapter uses the Schuko standard with two round pins and an earthing hole. It adapts European outlets such as Germany to USB-standard ports for USB device charging..
- 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..