Charging the iPhone 5 when planning a trip to Gibraltar

A page showing how to charge your iPhone 5 with a Gibraltar power outlet with the USB Lightning Apple cable with a Type G USB charger and powering the iPhone 5 using a Type C Europlug power charger.

Gibraltar power outlet

Differing combinations of frequencies and standards can often be confusing when planning on staying in another country especially if you've never been there before. With only a handful of different types of standards being used in the world this article shows exactly what to purchase in advance to power your iPhone 5 . When you are staying in Gibraltar the following useful instructions show how to charge your iPhone 5 by using their standard G or C type Gibraltar 240 volt 50Hz plug outlets, you will discover a majority of Llanitos will use the Type G plugs in their wall outlets. If visiting Gibraltar from a different region please check the iPhone 5 can be used with a 240 volt supply. If it originated in a country which uses a lower voltage (for example 110v) ensure that your iPhone 5 is dual-voltage (marked with 100-240 volts) otherwise you may need to use an additional transformer to prevent the device from overheating during charging. These instructions assume that you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPhone 5.

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Charging the iPhone 5 in Gibraltar

Can you use the iPhone 5 in Gibraltar?

You can use the iPhone 5 in Gibraltar by using a power adaptor.

What is the best travel charger for recharging the iPhone 5 in Gibraltar?

If you are travelling to multiple countries and bringing along more than your iPhone 5 the best international travel adapter for Gibraltar is a multiple USB port charger which includes compatible plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. There are two standards of plug sockets that Gibraltarians use (G and C) and bringing this ensures that you are covered for both types C and G. As these chargers come with interchangeable pins and can handle 100 to 240 volts will mean you can travel to multiple countries around the world just by changing the heads. If your iPhone 5 supports Fast Charge (note not all USB devices can) then you'll benefit from faster charging times with one of these types of travel chargers, and additional compatibility with certain power hungry devices.

Unlike other adapters this means you can recharge multiple devices at the same time without needing to pack multiple power chargers or occupying additional wall outlets. Because you are only needing a single USB travel charger will keep the size and weight down, making it perfect to store in hand luggage and on hand for recharging your iPhone 5 at an airport or on the flight. Due to their space saving flexibility these types of power adapters can be used back at home so when you’re not travelling they can sit overnight charging multiple tablets, phones and e-readers with just a single power outlet.

For those travelling to different destinations we recommend buying this type of versatile power adapter online; the power adapter illustrated is the universal multi-device USB wall charger which has been tested successfully with multiple USB devices in numerous different countries around the world on a daily basis.

Alternative travel adapter for Gibraltar

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 5, but for those also wanting to use their domestic plugs the following power strips provide larger but more versatile solutions. All 3 power converters offer surge protection which is necessary for travellers to counties with unstable power supplies to prevent damage to any connected devices. These travel adapters are supplied with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering both Gibraltar 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 best selling compact power adapter for travellers originating from North America visiting Gibraltar.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Likewise having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the travel adapter from Orico is also aimed at travellers originating from America using type B plugs and gives almost the same functionality as the BESTEK with 1 less AC outlet at almost half price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has 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 Gibraltar. [8] [AD]
What is the best travel charger for recharging the iPhone 5 in Gibraltar?

Charging the iPhone 5 from a Gibraltar power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type G USB adapter

Using a USB Lightning Apple cable and a 3 pin Type G power charger to charge your iPhone 5 with a Gibraltar power outlet.

  1. To charge the iPhone 5 from a Gibraltar power outlet you'll need to buy a Type G USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5], the cable is normally already included with the device by Apple.
  2. Start by taking the Type G USB power plug adapter and plugging it into the Gibraltar power outlet. You can recognise this plug supply by the three vertical holes forming a triangle shape for live, neutral and earth.
  3. Plug in one end of the Apple power cable into the bottom of the USB mains charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 5. The iPhone 5 Lightning connector is situated at bottom of the iPhone 5 under the home button.
  4. Switch on the Gibraltar power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that you'll find in the top right hand corner of your iPhone 5 screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the mobile is charging taking around one to four hours to completely recharge to full capacity. [AD]
Charging the iPhone 5 from a Gibraltar power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type G USB adapter

Charging the iPhone 5 from a Gibraltar power outlet by using a two pinned Europlug Type C USB adapter

Using the Apple USB Lightning connector with a Europlug Type C USB charger to charge your iPhone 5 with a Gibraltar power outlet.

  1. If you want to supply power to the iPhone 5 using the Gibraltar power outlet you will need to buy a Type C USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (this USB cable is normally already included with the device).
  2. Start the process by plugging the Type C USB power plug adapter into the power outlet. This ungrounded plug supply (known as a Europlug) is recognised by 2 circular adjacent holes next to each other where the live and neutral pins go.
  3. Connect the USB end of the USB Lightning cable into the bottom of the USB power adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 5. You can find the Lightning connector on the iPhone 5 found at the bottom of the iPhone 5.
  4. Turn on the Gibraltar power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that you'll find in the top right hand corner of your mobile will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPhone 5 is powering up taking roughly 60 to 240 minutes to fully recharge to full capacity. [AD]
Charging the iPhone 5 from a Gibraltar power outlet by using a two pinned Europlug Type C USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - wikipedia entry about Gibraltar
  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. 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.