How to charge the iPhone 5C when staying in Equatorial Guinea

A page on how to power your iPhone 5C from an Equatorial Guinean power outlet with an Apple Lightning cable with a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter and charging the iPhone 5C using a 2 pinned Type E USB charger.

Equatorial Guinean power outlet

Various region codes and plug types can all cause confusion when planning on staying in another country, especially for the first time traveller. This guide was specifically written to stop you needing to worry if you'll be able to charge your iPhone 5C abroad.If you are going to travel to Equatorial Guinea these useful instructions show how to supply power to your iPhone 5C using their E or C type 220 volt 50Hz power outlets. When you are visiting Equatorial Guinea from a different country check your iPhone 5C can be used with a 240v supply. If it was purchased in a country which uses a lower voltage such as 120v make sure that the iPhone 5C is dual voltage (marked with a 100-240 volt notation) otherwise you may need to use an additional power converter to prevent the device from being damaged during charging. If you are planning on travelling to a city such as Bata or Malabo we suggest referring to the Equatorial Guinean Wikipedia page [1] for further details on travelling to the area. These instructions assume you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPhone 5C.

Charging the iPhone 5C in Equatorial Guinea

Can the iPhone 5C be used in Equatorial Guinea?

Yes, you can use the iPhone 5C in Equatorial Guinea.

What is the best power charger for the iPhone 5C in Equatorial Guinea?

If travelling with more than your iPhone 5C then the best international travel power adapter for Equatorial Guinea to buy is a multiple USB port adapter which includes compatible plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. Equatoguineans use two different types of plug sockets (E and C) and using a travel charger like this ensures that you are covered for type C. As these types of chargers come with interchangeable plugs and can handle from 100 volts to 240 volts will mean that you can travel to over 100 countries in Europe, Asia, North America and Africa just by switching the included plugs. If your iPhone 5C is compatible with Fast Charge then you'll benefit from quicker recharging times by using one of these types of USB travel adapters, along with additional compatibility with more power hungry devices like tablets.

Having a four port charger means you can charge multiple devices simultaneously without needing to buy individual travel adapters on your trip to Equatorial Guinea or occupying additional power outlets. Only packing a single travel charger will help keep the weight down, making it perfect to store in hand baggage and convenient for recharging your iPhone 5C at the airport or on the plane. Because of their space saving versatility these types of power chargers can be used back at home so when you’re not on holiday they can be used overnight charging multiple phones, tablets and speakers without needing an additional power outlet.

If you travel frequently we recommend searching for a multipurpose power charger similar to this at an electronics retailer. The power charger illustrated here is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested for recharging multiple USB devices in numerous foreign countries around the world on a daily basis.

Alternative travel adapter for Equatorial Guinea

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from any country who only have USB devices such as the iPhone 5C, however for those also wanting to use their domestic plugs these power strips provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power strips offer surge protection which is crucial for travellers to regions with unstable power grids. These power adapters come supplied with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs which cover Continental Europe, North America, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, China and over 150 destinations:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK international travel converter has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the most popular compact power adapter for travellers originating from America visiting Equatorial Guinea.
  • 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 and offers practically the same set of features as the BESTEK with just 1 less AC outlet at almost half the price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has 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 ideal for most travellers from around the world visiting Equatorial Guinea. [8] [AD]
What is the best power charger for the iPhone 5C in Equatorial Guinea?

Powering the iPhone 5C with an Equatorial Guinean power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter

A page on how to power your iPhone 5C from an Equatorial Guinean power outlet with an Apple Lightning cable with a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter.

  1. In order to charge the iPhone 5C from the Equatorial Guinean power outlet you'll need to buy a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5], Apple will typically include the USB cable with your iPhone 5C.
  2. Plug in the Type C USB power plug adapter in the wall outlet. This wall supply, also called a Europlug or Type C power outlet [3], is recognised by the two round adjacent holes where the pins sit.
  3. Connect one end of the Apple USB Lightning charging cable into the bottom of the USB power charger 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 your iPhone 5C.
  4. Switch on the Equatorial Guinean power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that appears in the top right hand corner of the cell screen will display a charge icon to indicate that the phone is powering up, typically taking around 1 to 4 hours to fully recharge to 100% capacity. [AD]
Powering the iPhone 5C with an Equatorial Guinean power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter

How to use a Type E power charger for recharging your iPhone 5C from an Equatorial Guinean power outlet

Instructions showing how to recharge the iPhone 5C with an Equatorial Guinean power outlet by using a USB Lightning cable with a Type E power charger.

  1. If you want to power your iPhone 5C from the Equatorial Guinean power outlet you'll need to use a Type E USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] - Apple should usually supply this cable when you first purchase your iPhone 5C.
  2. Begin by inserting the Type E USB power plug adapter in the Equatorial Guinean power outlet. The sunken circular power supply (called a Type E power outlet [6]) can be recognised by the two large round adjacent holes with a long metal grounding pin protruding from the top to form a triangular pattern.
  3. Then connect one end of the cord into the power charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 5C. The iPhone 5C Lightning connector is situated at bottom of the iPhone 5C under the home button.
  4. Turn on the Equatorial Guinean power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which you'll find in the top right corner of your phone screen will display a charge icon to indicate that the mobile is charging taking between 60-240 minutes to recharge. [AD]
How to use a Type E power charger for recharging your iPhone 5C from an Equatorial Guinean power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Equatorial Guinean Wikipedia page
  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 E power outlet
  7. 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..
  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..