How to charge the iPhone 5C when staying in Lithuania

Using the Lightning Apple cable with a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter to recharge your iPhone 5C from a Lithuanian power outlet and charging the iPhone 5C using a 2 pinned Schuko Type F power plug.

Lithuanian power outlet

Varying different combinations of region codes and plugs can often be daunting when planning on staying in another country, especially if you've never been there before. This guide was specifically written to stop travellers worrying if they can power the iPhone 5C abroad.When visiting Lithuania this page contains useful instructions showing you how to charge the iPhone 5C using their F or C type 230 volt 50Hz power outlets. You will find that most power sockets are different from country to country therefore please read the WikiConnections travel power connections list for a full list showing countries. If travelling to Lithuania from another country please make sure the iPhone 5C can accept a 240v supply. If it was purchased in a country which uses a lower voltage (for example 110v) check that the iPhone 5C is dual voltage (marked with a 100-240 volt notation) otherwise you may need to use an additional voltage converter to avoid the device from overloading when powering up. If you plan to visit a Lithuanian destination like Vilnius we suggest referring to the Lithuania country entry on wikipedia.org [1] for more indepth details prior to travelling to the area. These instructions assume you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPhone 5C.

Charging the iPhone 5C in Lithuania

Can the iPhone 5C be used in Lithuania?

You can connect the iPhone 5C to a Lithuanian power outlet by using a power convertor.

What is the best travel adapter for recharging the iPhone 5C in Lithuania?

When you are travelling with more than just your iPhone 5C then the best international travel power adapter for Lithuania to buy is a multiple USB port adapter which includes swappable plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger. There are two types of plug sockets that Lithuanians use (types F and C) and bringing this will ensure that you are covered for type C.

Because these chargers are supplied with interchangeable pins and handle 100 to 240 volts will mean that you can travel to over 100 countries in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa just by switching the included plugs. If your iPhone 5C is compatible with Fast Charge (note that not all USB devices do) then you'll benefit from much faster recharging times with one of these power chargers and compatibility with more power hungry devices like tablets.

Having a four port charger will also allow you to recharge more than one device at the same time without needing to bring multiple travel chargers or using up additional wall outlets. By only needing to pack a single lightweight USB travel charger will keep the weight down, making it perfect to store in hand baggage whilst travelling. Due to their flexibility these types of adapters can be used back at home as well as abroad so when you’re not travelling they can sit under your bedside table charging multiple phones, tablets and speakers without needing an additional power outlet.

We suggest buying this type of flexible power charger online. The power charger illustrated is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested for charging multiple USB devices in numerous foreign countries around the world on a daily basis.

Alternative travel adapter for Lithuania

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from any country wanting to charge devices via USB, but for visitors also wanting to use their domestic plugs these power converters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All 3 power adapters offer surge protection which can be necessary when visiting counties with unreliable power grids. These travel converters are 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 adaptor has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the best selling portable power converter for travellers originating from America visiting Lithuania using 3 pin type B US plug sockets.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Similarly having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the Orico travel adapter is also aimed at travellers originating from the US using type B plugs and gives the same functionality 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 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 perfect for most travellers from around the world visiting Lithuania. [8] [AD]
What is the best travel adapter for recharging the iPhone 5C in Lithuania?

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

Using the Lightning Apple cable with a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter to recharge your iPhone 5C from a Lithuanian power outlet.

  1. In order to charge the iPhone 5C from the Lithuanian power outlet you will need a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (Apple should usually supply this USB cable with your iPhone 5C).
  2. Plug in the Type C USB power plug adapter in the wall outlet. This power outlet can be identified by two round holes adjacent to each other.
  3. Then connect one end of the USB to Apple Lightning 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 Lithuanian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that 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 one-four hours to completely recharge to 100% capacity. [AD]
Powering the iPhone 5C with a Lithuanian power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter

How to use a Schuko Type F power charger for charging your iPhone 5C from a Lithuanian power outlet

Instructions on how to power your iPhone 5C from a Lithuanian power outlet with a USB Lightning cable with a Type F power charger.

  1. To supply power to the iPhone 5C using a Lithuanian power outlet you will need to buy a Type F USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5], Apple will usually supply this cable with your iPhone 5C.
  2. Begin by taking the Type F USB power plug adapter and inserting it into the Lithuanian power outlet. The recessed circular power supply (sometimes known as the Schuko plug or Type F power outlet [6]) can be identified by two large circular holes 19 mm adjacent to each other, plus a pair of two thin metal grounding clips on the top and bottom.
  3. Plug in the USB end of the power cable into the USB 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 Lithuanian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which you'll find in the top right corner of your iPhone will display a charging icon to indicate that the iPhone 5C is recharging taking roughly 1 - 4 hours to fully recharge to 100% capacity. [AD]
How to use a Schuko Type F power charger for charging your iPhone 5C from a Lithuanian power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Lithuania country entry on wikipedia.org
  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..