Charging your iPhone 6 Plus from a power outlet in Netherlands

A step by step guide showing how to recharge your iPhone 6 Plus with a Dutch power outlet with a Lightning Apple cable and a Type C Europlug USB charger and recharging the iPhone 6 Plus using a 2 pin Type F Schuko power charger.

Dutch power outlet

Varying different combinations of frequencies and region codes can all be daunting when planning on staying in another country, especially to the first time traveller. This page contains simple instructions showing how to power your iPhone 6 Plus when visiting Netherlands using the standard F or C type Dutch 230 volt 50Hz plug outlets, please note Type F wall outlets are typically used by a majority of Dutch. You'll discover that power is different regionally therefore we recommend reading the list of World power supplies for a full list of countries. When visiting Netherlands from another country ensure the iPhone 6 Plus can be used with a 240 volt supply. If it originated in a country which uses a lower voltage such as 120v double check the device is dual-voltage (marked with a 100-240 volt notation) else you may need to use an additional power transformer to prevent the device from overheating whilst powering it. These instructions assume that you have installed Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPhone 6 Plus.

Charging the iPhone 6 Plus in Netherlands

Can you use the iPhone 6 Plus in Netherlands?

You can connect the iPhone 6 Plus to a Dutch power outlet.

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

If travelling with more than just your iPhone 6 Plus and visiting multiple countries the best international travel charger for Netherlands to buy is a multiple USB charger which includes compatible plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger. There are two different standards of plug sockets in Netherlands (types F and C) and using a travel adapter like this ensures that you are covered for type C.

Because these chargers come with interchangeable pins and handle from 100 to 240 volts it makes them ideal for over 100 countries around the world just by changing the heads. If your type of iPhone 6 Plus is compatible with Fast Charge (not all USB devices will) then you'll benefit from faster recharging times with one of these types of USB power adapters plus additional support for certain power hungry devices. Unlike other travel chargers having a 4 port adapter means you can recharge multiple devices at once without needing to bring seperate power adapters or occupying additional power sockets. Only packing a single USB travel charger will keep the size and weight down, making it perfect to fold up and store in hand baggage whilst travelling as well as being suitable for recharging your iPhone 6 Plus at an airport or on the flight. Due to their versatility these types of adapters can be used at home not just abroad so when you’re not travelling they can sit under your bedside table charging multiple tablets, smartphones and speakers with just a single wall outlet.

If you travel regularly we suggest searching for a flexible power adapter like this at your preferred electronics retailer - the travel adapter illustrated is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been tested successfully for powering multiple USB devices in numerous different countries with good reliably.

Alternative travel adapter for Netherlands

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 6 Plus, but for visitors also wishing to use their domestic plugs these power converters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All 3 power strips offer surge protection which can be useful for travellers to counties with unreliable power grids. These power converters are supplied with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering both Netherlands and over 150 destinations:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK international travel adaptor has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the most popular compact option for travellers originating from America visiting Netherlands 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 Orico is also aimed at travellers from North America using type B plugs and is a much cheaper alternative to the BESTEK with just one 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 ideal for most travellers from around the world visiting Netherlands. [8] [AD]
What is the best power charger for recharging the iPhone 6 Plus in Netherlands?

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

Using the USB Lightning Apple connector with a double pin Type C power adapter to power the iPhone 6 Plus with a Dutch power outlet.

  1. If you want to charge the iPhone 6 Plus from the Dutch 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 typically supply the USB cable when you buy the iPhone 6 Plus).
  2. First insert the Type C USB power plug adapter into the power supply. You can identify the power supply by the 2 circular adjacent holes where the twin pins go.
  3. Then connect the USB end of the USB power cable into the USB mains charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 6 Plus. You can find the Lightning connector on the iPhone 6 Plus found at the bottom of the iPhone 6 Plus.
  4. Switch on the Dutch power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which appears in the top right corner of your iPhone 6 Plus screen will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPhone 6 Plus is powering up which typically takes between 1 to 4 hours to recharge to full capacity. [AD]
How to use a Type C power charger for recharging your iPhone 6 Plus from a Dutch power outlet

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

Using the USB Lightning Apple cable with a double pinned Type F USB adapter to power the iPhone 6 Plus from a Dutch power outlet.

  1. If you want to supply power to the iPhone 6 Plus using a Dutch power outlet you'll need a Type F USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] - typically already included with the iPhone 6 Plus.
  2. Start the process by taking the Type F USB power plug adapter and inserting it in the Dutch power outlet. This recessed circular wall outlet (known as a Schuko plug) can be identified by the two round adjacent holes next to each other for live and neutral and a pair of metal grounding clips on the top and bottom.
  3. Then connect the USB end of the Apple USB charging cable into the mains power charger 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 the iPhone 6 Plus.
  4. Turn on the Dutch power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which appears in the top right corner of the iPhone screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the iPhone is powering up and takes roughly 1 to 4 hours to recharge to 100% capacity. [AD]
Powering the iPhone 6 Plus with a Dutch power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type F Schuko USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Netherlands country 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 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..