Charging the iPhone 6 from a power outlet in Georgia
Instructions on how to power the iPhone 6 from a Georgian power outlet by using a USB Lightning Apple cable and a Type C Europlug power adapter and how to power the iPhone 6 using a Type F Schuko power adapter.
Differing combinations of region codes and plugs can often lead to confusion when planning to travel to a new country especially for the first time traveller. These guidelines were specifically written to prepare visitors wanting to power their iPhone 6 abroad.This page has useful instructions telling you how to charge your iPhone 6 when staying in Georgia using the F or C type Georgian 220 volt 50Hz power outlets. When travelling to Georgia from a different country please make sure your iPhone 6 can be charged using a 240v supply. If the iPhone 6 was purchased in a country which uses a lower voltage such as 110 volts check the iPhone 6 is dual-voltage (marked with a 100-240 volt notation) else you may need to use an additional voltage converter to avoid the device from overheating during charging. These instructions assume you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPhone 6.
Charging the iPhone 6 in Georgia
What is the best power adapter for the iPhone 6 in Georgia?
When travelling to more than one country and bringing along more than your iPhone 6 the best international travel adapter for Georgia is a multiple USB adapter which includes swappable plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. Georgians use two different standards of wall outlets (types F and C) and bringing this ensures that you are covered for type C.
Because these types of chargers come with interchangeable pins and can handle 100 volts to 240 volts will mean you can travel to multiple countries in Europe, Asia, North America and Africa simply by changing the heads over. If your type of iPhone 6 is compatible with Fast Charge then you'll benefit from much faster charging times by using one of these USB travel chargers, plus additional compatibility with certain power hungry devices.
This will also allow you to power more than one device at once without needing to buy individual power adapters or occupying additional wall outlets. Because you are only packing a single lightweight travel charger will also keep the weight and size down, making it ideal to fold up and store in hand baggage whilst travelling. Because of their space saving flexibility these types of power adapters can be used back at home so when you’re not travelling they can sit under your bedside table charging multiple phones and tablets without needing an additional plug socket.
If you travel to Georgia we suggest searching for this type of versatile power adapter at an electronics retailer. The multipurpose power charger illustrated below is the universal multi-device USB wall charger which has been successfully tested with multiple USB devices in numerous foreign countries.
Alternative travel adapter for Georgia
The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from around the world wanting to charge devices using USB, but for those also wanting to use their domestic plugs the following power converters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power adapters offer surge protection which is necessary for visitors of regions with unreliable or unstable power grids. These power converters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering Continental 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 best selling compact power converter for travellers originating from North America visiting Georgia using type B American plug sockets.
- 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 the US using type B plugs. This is a cheaper alternative to the BESTEK with only 1 less AC outlet for 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 suitable for most travellers from around the world visiting Georgia. [8] [AD]
Powering the iPhone 6 with a Georgian power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter
A page showing how to recharge the iPhone 6 from a Georgian power outlet with a Lightning cable and a 2 pin Type C Europlug power adapter.
- If you want to power the iPhone 6 using the Georgian 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 include this USB cable with the iPhone 6.
- Start by plugging the Type C USB power plug adapter into the wall supply. This ungrounded wall outlet is identified by the 2 circular holes next to each other.
- Plug in one end of the Apple Lightning cable into the bottom of the mains power adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 6. You can find the Lightning connector on the iPhone 6 situated at the bottom of the iPhone 6.
- Turn on the Georgian power outlet.
- The battery icon which appears in the top right corner of the mobile screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the phone is recharging which takes roughly one to four hours to completely recharge to full capacity. [AD]
How to use a Type F power charger for recharging your iPhone 6 from a Georgian power outlet
A guide showing how to power the iPhone 6 from a Georgian power outlet using the USB Lightning Apple cable and a Type F Schuko power charger.
- In order to power your iPhone 6 from a Georgian power outlet you'll need to buy a Type F USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] - usually included with the device by Apple.
- Begin the process by plugging the Type F USB power plug adapter in the Georgian power outlet. This recessed circular wall outlet, also known as the Schuko outlet, can be identified by the two circular holes 19 mm apart from each other and a pair of thin metal grounding clips above and below.
- Plug in one end of the Apple Lightning cable into the mains power adapter 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.
- Switch on the Georgian power outlet.
- The battery icon which appears in the top right corner of your iPhone 6 screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the mobile is charging and takes around 60 to 240 minutes to fully recharge to full capacity. [AD]
See also
- What can I connect to a Georgian 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?
- What do I need to charge my phone in Europe?
- How to call the US from Europe
- What plug sockets are found in Europe?
- Can I use my hairdryer in Europe?
- Can I use my flat iron 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?
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- Can I buy Eurostar tickets on the station?
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- 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 - Wikipedia page about Georgia
- 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 F power outlet
- 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..
- Universal multi-device USB wall charger - A universal multi-device USB wall charger features USB PD and standard ports for fast charging simultaneous. These includes interchangeable international plug adapters making it ideal for travel and certified for safety to protect against current and heat.