Charging the iPhone 6 Plus in Estonia

A guide showing you how to recharge your iPhone 6 Plus with an Estonian power outlet with a Lightning Apple cable with a double pin Type C Europlug power charger and charging the iPhone 6 Plus using a double pin Type F Schuko power plug.

Estonian power outlet

Various combinations of standards and plugs can all be daunting when planning to travel to another country especially to the first time traveller. However this isn't as complex as it appears, with only a handful of different types of plug sockets used in the world this article tells you exactly what to buy in advance to power the iPhone 6 Plus in Estonia. This page was written to prepare people wanting to charge the iPhone 6 Plus when they are visiting Estonia.The following simple instructions shows what you'll need to power the iPhone 6 Plus when you're travelling to Estonia using their standard types F or C Estonian 230 volt 50Hz power outlets. If you are travelling to Estonia from a different country ensure that the iPhone 6 Plus can be used with a 240v supply. If the iPhone 6 Plus was purchased in a country which uses a lower voltage (for example 110v) ensure the device is dual-voltage (marked with a 100-240 volt notation) otherwise you may need to use an additional converter to stop the device from over-heating during charging. These instructions assume you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPhone 6 Plus.

Charging the iPhone 6 Plus in Estonia

Can you use the iPhone 6 Plus in Estonia?

Yes, you can connect the iPhone 6 Plus to an Estonian power outlet.

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

When you are travelling to more than one country then the best international travel charger for Estonia to buy is a multiple USB port charger which includes swappable plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. Estonians use two different standards of wall outlets (F and C) and using a power adapter like this ensures that you are covered for type C.

As these chargers are supplied with interchangeable plugs and can handle 100 to 240 volts it makes them ideal for multiple countries in Europe, Asia, North America and Africa simply by switching the included heads over. If your iPhone 6 Plus can support Fast Charge (not all USB devices do) then you'll benefit from quicker recharging times by using one of these travel adapters plus additional compatibility with certain power demanding devices.

Unlike other travel chargers this means you can recharge more than one device at once without needing to pack individual travel chargers or using up additional power outlets. Because you are only packing a single travel charger will also keep the overall weight down, making it perfect to fold up in hand baggage while travelling and convenient for charging your iPhone 6 Plus at the airport or on the flight. Because of their space saving flexibility these types of travel chargers can be used back at home so when you’re not travelling they can be used overnight charging multiple phones, tablets and speakers and using only a single wall outlet.

We recommend searching for this type of flexible power adapter at an electronics retailer, the power adapter illustrated below is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested for charging multiple USB devices in numerous different countries on a daily basis.

Alternative travel adapter for Estonia

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 6 Plus, but for visitors also wishing to use their domestic plugs the following power strips provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power adapters offer surge protection which can be useful for travellers to counties with unreliable or unstable power grids to prevent damage to any connected devices from voltage spikes. These power converters are supplied with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs which cover Europe, 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 most popular compact power converter for travellers originating from North America going to Estonia using type B American plug sockets.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Likewise having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the Orico is also aimed at travellers originating from the US using type B plugs and offers practically the same functionality as the BESTEK with one less AC outlet at almost half the price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has just 2 AC outlets but offers a 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 a majority of travellers from around the world visiting Estonia. [8] [AD]
What is the best power charger for the iPhone 6 Plus in Estonia?

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

A guide showing you how to recharge your iPhone 6 Plus with an Estonian power outlet with a Lightning Apple cable with a double pin Type C Europlug power charger.

  1. To charge the iPhone 6 Plus using an Estonian power outlet you'll need to use a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5], Apple will normally supply this cable when you buy the iPhone 6 Plus.
  2. Start the process by taking the Type C USB power plug adapter and inserting it into the Estonian power outlet. This unearthed power outlet, sometimes called a Europlug, can be identified by the 2 round holes adjacent to each other for live and neutral pins.
  3. Then connect the USB end of the USB to Apple Lightning cable into the bottom of the USB mains charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 6 Plus. The iPhone 6 Plus Lightning connector is situated at bottom of the iPhone 6 Plus under the home button.
  4. Turn on the Estonian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that appears in the top right corner of your cellphone will display a charge icon to indicate that the phone is charging and takes roughly one to four hours to fully recharge. [AD]
How to use a Type C power charger for recharging your iPhone 6 Plus from an Estonian power outlet

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

Using a USB Lightning cable with a double pin Schuko Type F power charger to charge the iPhone 6 Plus from an Estonian power outlet.

  1. If you want to supply power to your iPhone 6 Plus from the Estonian power outlet you will need a Type F USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] - the cable is normally supplied with the device.
  2. Begin by plugging the Type F USB power plug adapter in the power outlet. You can recognise this wall outlet by the two round holes 19 mm adjacent to each other where the two pins go, plus thin metal grounding clips on the top and bottom.
  3. Connect one end of the Lightning power cord into the bottom of the USB mains adapter 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 your iPhone 6 Plus.
  4. Turn on the Estonian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which appears in the top right hand corner of the phone screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the iPhone is powering up which takes between 60 to 240 minutes to recharge to 100% capacity. [AD]
Powering the iPhone 6 Plus with an Estonian power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type F Schuko USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Estonian 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..