How to charge your iPhone 5C from a power outlet in Luxembourg

Using the Apple Lightning cable with a Europlug Type C USB adapter to recharge your iPhone 5C from a Luxembourg power outlet and recharging the iPhone 5C using a Type F Schuko USB charger.

Luxembourg power outlet

Complicated combinations of standards and plugs can all be daunting when planning to travel to a different country, especially if you've never been there before. If going to Luxembourg this page has useful instructions showing how to power the iPhone 5C using their types F or C Luxembourg 230 volt 50Hz wall outlets. You'll discover that most power supplies will change depending on which area you travelling to therefore please read our Wikiconnections travel power sockets list for a full list of powering devices in different countries. If you are visiting Luxembourg from a different country make sure the iPhone 5C can be charged using a 240v supply. If it was purchased from a country which uses a lower voltage such as 120 volts ensure that the device is dual-voltage (indicated by 100-240 volts) else you may need to use an additional voltage converter to prevent the device from over-heating when powering up. If you plan on travelling to a city like Luxembourg City please read the Luxembourg Wikipedia web page [1] for more information. These instructions assume you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPhone 5C.

Charging the iPhone 5C in Luxembourg

Can the iPhone 5C be used in Luxembourg?

You can connect the iPhone 5C to a Luxembourg power outlet.

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

If travelling with more than just your iPhone 5C or visiting multiple countries the best travel charger for Luxembourg to buy is a multiple USB port adapter which includes swappable plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger. Luxembourgers use two different standards of wall outlets (F and C) and bringing this will ensure that you are covered for type C. Because these chargers come with interchangeable plugs and can handle from 100 - 240 volts will mean you can travel to over 100 countries around the world simply by switching the included heads over. If your iPhone 5C is compatible with Fast Charge (note not all USB devices do) then you'll benefit from quicker charging times by using one of these types of USB travel chargers plus additional compatibility with more power hungry devices. Unlike other adapters having a 4 port adapter will also allow you to charge multiple devices at once without needing to buy multiple travel adapters for your Luxembourg trip. Because you are only needing to bring a single international USB travel charger will help keep the size down, making it ideal to fold up in hand baggage. Because of their space saving versatility these types of travel adapters can be used when back at home as well as abroad so when you’re not travelling they can be used overnight charging multiple tablets, smartphones and speakers and using just a single plug socket.

For those travelling on a regular basis we recommend buying a versatile travel adapter like this online, the multipurpose power charger illustrated is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been tested successfully for recharging multiple USB devices in numerous countries with perfect reliably.

Alternative travel adapter for Luxembourg

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from any country wanting to charge devices via USB, but for those also wishing to use their domestic plugs the following power converters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power strips offer surge protection which is necessary when visiting counties with unreliable power grids to prevent damage to any connected devices from voltage spikes. These power adapters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering Continental Europe, North America, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, China and over 150 destinations:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK travel adaptor has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the best selling compact option for travellers originating from America visiting Luxembourg using type B US plug sockets.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Similarly having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the travel adapter from Orico is also aimed at travellers from America using type B plugs. This offers the same functionality as the BESTEK with just 1 less AC outlet for almost half price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has just 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 Luxembourg. [8] [AD]
What is the best travel adapter for the iPhone 5C in Luxembourg?

How to use a Europlug Type C power charger for charging your iPhone 5C from a Luxembourg power outlet

Using the Lightning Apple cable with a Type C power adapter to charge the iPhone 5C from a Luxembourg power outlet.

  1. To supply power to your iPhone 5C from the Luxembourg power outlet you'll need to buy a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (usually already supplied with your device).
  2. Begin by taking the Type C USB power plug adapter and inserting it into the power outlet. You can recognise the power supply by two circular holes adjacent to each other for live and neutral.
  3. Then connect one end of the power cable into the bottom of the mains USB charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 5C. The iPhone 5C Lightning connector can be found at bottom of the iPhone 5C under the home button.
  4. Switch on the Luxembourg power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that appears in the top right corner of your mobile will display a charging icon to indicate that the iPhone 5C is charging, typically taking around 60-240 minutes to completely recharge to 100% capacity. [AD]
How to use a Europlug Type C power charger for charging your iPhone 5C from a Luxembourg power outlet

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

A guide showing how to power your iPhone 5C with a Luxembourg power outlet by using an Apple Lightning cable and a Type F Schuko USB adapter.

  1. In order to charge the iPhone 5C using a Luxembourg power outlet you will need to buy a Type F USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] - Apple should typically include the USB cable when you first purchase your iPhone 5C.
  2. First you'll need to plug in the Type F USB power plug adapter in the Luxembourg power outlet. The recessed round wall supply (sometimes known as the Type F power outlet [6] or Schuko outlet) can be recognised by the two large round holes 19 mm apart from each other for live and neutral along with thin metal grounding clips above and below.
  3. Plug in the USB end of the USB to Apple Lightning cable into the 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 Luxembourg power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which you'll find in the top right corner of the iPhone 5C will display a charge icon to indicate that the phone is powering up which should take between 1-4 hours to fully recharge. [AD]
How to use a Schuko Type F power charger for charging your iPhone 5C from a Luxembourg power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Luxembourg Wikipedia web 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..