Charging the iPhone 6 Plus when staying in Indonesia

Instructions showing you how to power your iPhone 6 Plus with an Indonesian power outlet with a USB Lightning Apple cable with a three pin Type G power charger, powering the iPhone 6 Plus using a Type C Europlug power plug and powering the iPhone 6 Plus using a double pinned Type F power adapter

Indonesian power outlet

Varying different standards and voltages can all be confusing when planning to stay in a new country if you've never been there before. If travelling to Indonesia the following instructions show how to charge the iPhone 6 Plus by using the Type G, C or F Indonesian 220 volt 50Hz power outlets, a majority of Indonesians will normally use Type G power outlets. When travelling to Indonesia from another country make sure the iPhone 6 Plus can be used with a 240v supply. If it was purchased in a country which uses a lower voltage such as 110 volts make sure that your iPhone 6 Plus is dual voltage (indicated by 100-240 volts) otherwise you may need to use an additional power converter to stop the device from overloading during charging. These instructions assume you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPhone 6 Plus.

Charging the iPhone 6 Plus in Indonesia

Can the iPhone 6 Plus be used in Indonesia?

Yes, you can use the iPhone 6 Plus in Indonesia.

What is the best power charger for recharging the iPhone 6 Plus in Indonesia?

If travelling to multiple countries then the best travel adapter for Indonesia to buy is a multiple USB adapter which includes compatible plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger. Indonesians use three different standards of wall outlets (types G, C and F) and bringing this will ensure that you are covered for both types C and G. Because these types of chargers are supplied with interchangeable pins and can handle from 100 to 240 volts it makes them ideal for over 100 countries around the world simply by changing the included plugs over. If your iPhone 6 Plus can support Fast Charge then you'll benefit from faster charging times with one of these types of USB power adapters, plus compatibility with certain power demanding devices like tablets. Unlike other adapters this means you can recharge multiple devices at once without needing to bring individual power adapters on your Indonesian trip or using up additional wall outlets. Because you are only bringing a single lightweight USB travel charger will help keep the size and weight down, making it perfect to fold up and store in hand luggage while travelling. Due to their space saving versatility these types of chargers can be used at home so when you’re not travelling they can be used under your bedside table charging multiple phones and tablets using only a single power outlet.

For those travelling on a regular basis we suggest searching for this type of versatile power charger online. The multipurpose travel charger illustrated here is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been tested successfully for powering multiple USB devices in numerous different countries on a daily basis.

Alternative travel adapter for Indonesia

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from around the world wanting to recharge devices via USB, however for visitors also wanting 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 crucial for visitors of counties with unstable power grids. These power adapters are supplied with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs which cover Europe, 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 portable option for travellers originating from America going to Indonesia 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 originating from America using type B plugs. This gives practically the same set of features as the BESTEK with only one less AC outlet at almost half the 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 ideal for most travellers from around the world visiting Indonesia. [10] [AD]
What is the best power charger for recharging the iPhone 6 Plus in Indonesia?

Charging the iPhone 6 Plus from an Indonesian power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type G USB adapter

A guide showing how to recharge the iPhone 6 Plus from an Indonesian power outlet using the Apple USB Lightning cable and a Type G power adapter.

  1. To power the iPhone 6 Plus using an Indonesian power outlet you'll need a Type G USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] - Apple usually supply the cable with the iPhone 6 Plus.
  2. Insert the Type G USB power plug adapter into the wall supply. This plug supply (known as the Type G power outlet [3]) looks like 3 vertical rectangular slots containing plastic shutters in a triangular shape for live, neutral and ground pins.
  3. Plug in one end of the USB to Apple Lightning cable into the USB power adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 6 Plus. The iPhone 6 Plus Lightning connector can be found at bottom of the iPhone 6 Plus under the home button.
  4. Turn on the Indonesian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that appears in the top right corner of the iPhone screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the iPhone 6 Plus is powering up which takes between one to four hours to fully recharge. [AD]
Charging the iPhone 6 Plus from an Indonesian power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type G USB adapter

How to use a Type C power charger for recharging your iPhone 6 Plus from an Indonesian power outlet

Using a Lightning Apple cable and a Type C USB adapter to power the iPhone 6 Plus with an Indonesian power outlet.

  1. If you want to charge the iPhone 6 Plus using the Indonesian power outlet you will need a Type C USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (Apple usually include the cable when you buy the iPhone 6 Plus).
  2. Firstly plug the Type C USB power plug adapter in the power outlet. You can recognise the wall supply by the 2 circular holes adjacent to each other where the live and neutral plug outlet pins sit.
  3. Connect the USB end of the USB to Apple Lightning cable into the bottom of the USB adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 6 Plus. You can find the Lightning connector on the iPhone 6 Plus situated at the bottom of your iPhone 6 Plus.
  4. Turn on the Indonesian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which appears in the top right corner of your iPhone 6 Plus will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPhone is recharging, typically taking roughly 60 to 240 minutes to completely recharge. [AD]
How to use a Type C power charger for recharging your iPhone 6 Plus from an Indonesian power outlet

Powering the iPhone 6 Plus with an Indonesian power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type F Schuko USB adapter

A guide showing how to recharge the iPhone 6 Plus from an Indonesian power outlet using an Apple USB Lightning cable and a Schuko Type F USB charger.

  1. In order to supply power to your iPhone 6 Plus from an Indonesian power outlet you will need to use a Type F USB power plug adapter [9] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5], the USB cable is normally supplied with your device by Apple.
  2. Begin the process by taking the Type F USB power plug adapter and plugging it into the Indonesian power outlet. You can recognise this wall outlet by two large round holes 19 mm apart from each other for live and neutral pins and a pair of two grounding clips at the top and bottom.
  3. Plug in one end of the Apple Lightning charging cord into the USB mains adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 6 Plus. The iPhone 6 Plus Lightning connector is situated at bottom of your iPhone 6 Plus under the home button.
  4. Switch on the Indonesian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that you'll find in the top right corner of the mobile screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the iPhone is powering up taking between 1 to 4 hours to completely recharge to full capacity. [AD]
Powering the iPhone 6 Plus with an Indonesian power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type F Schuko USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Indonesian country entry on wikipedia
  2. Apple - official iPhone user guide
  3. iec.ch - Type G power outlet
  4. Type G USB power plug adapter - Suitable for use in England, Ireland, and Scotland, a grounded three pin Type G adapter turns UK electrical power outlets into USB ports for reliable charging..
  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 C power outlet
  7. 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..
  8. iec.ch - Type F power outlet
  9. 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..
  10. 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..