Charging your iPhone 5C from a power outlet in Serbia

Instructions showing you how to power your iPhone 5C with a Serbian power outlet with a USB Lightning Apple cable with a double pinned Type C USB adapter and charging the iPhone 5C using a double pinned Type F power adapter.

Serbian power outlet

Varying different standards and plugs can all be confusing when planning on staying in a foreign country, especially for the first time traveller. These instructions were specifically written to prevent you having to worry if you'll be able to charge the iPhone 5C abroad.If staying in Serbia these useful instructions show how to power your iPhone 5C by using their types F or C 230 volt 50Hz power outlets. If travelling to Serbia from a different country ensure that your iPhone 5C can accept a 240 volt supply. If it originated in a country which uses a lower voltage such as 110v check the iPhone 5C is dual-voltage (marked with a 100-240 volt notation) otherwise you may need to use an additional transformer to avoid the device from being damaged when charging it. If you are planning on visiting a Serbian place such as Belgrade please refer to the Wikipedia web page about Serbia [1] for more details. These instructions assume that you have installed Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPhone 5C.

Charging the iPhone 5C in Serbia

Can you use the iPhone 5C in Serbia?

You can connect the iPhone 5C to a Serbian power outlet by using the correct power convertor.

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

If travelling with more than just your iPhone 5C and visiting more than one country then the best travel power adapter for Serbia is a multiple USB adapter which includes swappable plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger. Serbs use two different standards of wall outlets (types F and C) and bringing this will ensure that you are covered for type C. As these types of chargers are supplied with interchangeable pins and can handle 100 to 240 volts it makes them ideal for over 100 countries around the world just by changing the heads over. If your type of iPhone 5C can support Fast Charge then you'll benefit from much quicker charging times by using one of these travel adapters along with additional support for more power hungry devices. Having a four port adapter will also allow you to power more than one device simultaneously without needing to pack individual travel chargers or occupying additional wall sockets. Only packing a single USB travel charger will keep the size and weight down, making it ideal to fold up and store in hand luggage. Due to their space saving versatility these types of chargers can be used back at home not just abroad so when you’re not travelling they can sit under your bedside table charging multiple smartphones, tablets and speakers without needing an additional wall outlet.

We recommend searching for an adaptable power adapter like this at your preferred electronics retailer; the multipurpose power adapter illustrated here is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested with multiple USB devices in numerous different countries around the world with perfect reliably.

Alternative travel adapter for Serbia

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from any country wanting to charge devices using USB, but for those also wishing to use their domestic plugs these power adapters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All 3 power strips offer surge protection which can be necessary for travellers to counties with unreliable or unstable power grids. These travel adapters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs which cover Europe, America, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, China and over 150 destinations:

  • 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 portable option for travellers originating from America visiting Serbia using type B American plug sockets.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Likewise having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the Orico is also aimed at travellers from America using type B plugs. This gives almost the same set of features as the BESTEK with 1 less AC outlet at almost half price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has just 2 AC outlets but offers 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 suitable for most travellers from around the world visiting Serbia. [8] [AD]
What is the best power charger for recharging the iPhone 5C in Serbia?

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

Using the Apple USB Lightning cable and a Europlug Type C USB charger to power the iPhone 5C from a Serbian power outlet.

  1. In order to power the iPhone 5C from the Serbian power outlet you will need to use a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5], the cable is normally already supplied with your device by Apple.
  2. First you'll need to insert the Type C USB power plug adapter into the power supply. You can recognise the wall outlet by the two circular holes next to each other for live and neutral.
  3. Plug in one end of the USB Apple power cable into the USB mains adapter 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 the iPhone 5C.
  4. Turn on the Serbian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which appears in the top right corner of your iPhone 5C will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPhone 5C is charging, typically taking roughly 60-240 minutes to fully recharge. [AD]
How to use a Type C power charger for recharging your iPhone 5C from a Serbian power outlet

Charging the iPhone 5C from a Serbian power outlet by using a two pinned Schuko Type F USB adapter

Using a USB Lightning Apple cable with a double pin Type F power adapter to recharge your iPhone 5C with a Serbian power outlet.

  1. To charge the iPhone 5C using the Serbian power outlet you'll need a Type F USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (Apple usually supply the cable when you buy the iPhone 5C).
  2. Begin by inserting the Type F USB power plug adapter into the Serbian power outlet. This sunken circular wall supply can be identified by the two 4.8mm adjacent holes next to each other, plus thin grounding clips above and below.
  3. Connect the USB end of the USB to Apple Lightning cable into the USB power adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 5C. The iPhone 5C Lightning connector can be found at bottom of your iPhone 5C under the home button.
  4. Switch on the Serbian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which you'll find in the top right hand corner of your phone will display a charging icon to indicate that the phone is recharging taking around one-four hours to recharge to 100% capacity. [AD]
Charging the iPhone 5C from a Serbian power outlet by using a two pinned Schuko Type F USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Wikipedia web page about Serbia
  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..