How to charge a Kindle Fire in Albania

Using Type B USB micro cord with a Type C Europlug USB charger to power a Kindle Fire with an Albanian power outlet and charging a Kindle Fire using a two pin Type F Schuko power plug.

Albanian power outlet

Varying different combinations of region codes and sockets can often lead to confusion when planning on staying in a different country, especially if you've never visited before. This page has step by step instructions demonstrating exactly what you'll need to charge the Kindle Fire when going to Albania using their standard Type F or C 230 volt 50Hz plug outlets. When travelling to Albania from another country check that the Kindle Fire can accept a 240v supply. If the Kindle Fire was purchased from a country which uses a lower voltage (for example 110v) make sure the device is dual-voltage (marked with a 100-240 volt notation) otherwise you may need to use an additional transformer to avoid the device from being damaged whilst powering it up.

The following instructions show how to connect the Albanian power outlet to the Kindle. These instructions assume you have installed the most recent version of Fire OS for the Fire, if not we suggest installing the most recent Kindle Fire OS update to ensure you have the latest features for your tablet. For more information visit the support website at Amazon.com for the Kindle Fire device support [2] .

Charging a Kindle Fire in Albania

Can the Kindle Fire be used in Albania?

Yes, you can use a Kindle Fire in Albania.

What is the best travel charger for a Kindle Fire in Albania?

When you are travelling with more than your Kindle Fire and visiting multiple countries then the best travel adapter for Albania to buy is a multiple USB charger which includes compatible plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. There are two types of power outlets in Albania (F and C) and bringing this ensures that you are covered for type C. As these types of chargers are supplied with interchangeable pins and can handle from 100 to 240 volts it makes them ideal for multiple countries in Europe, Asia, North America and Africa simply by switching the supplied heads. If your type of Kindle Fire supports Fast Charge then you'll benefit from much faster charging times with one of these types of USB power chargers, and compatibility with more power demanding devices.

Unlike other travel chargers this will allow you to recharge multiple devices at once without needing to bring multiple power chargers or occupying additional power sockets. By only needing a single international travel charger will help keep the overall weight and size down, making it perfect to fold up and store in hand luggage while travelling and convenient for charging your Kindle Fire at the airport or on a flight. Because of their flexibility these types of power adapters can be used when back at home as well as abroad so when you’re not on holiday they can sit under your bedside table charging multiple phones and tablets using just a single plug socket.

We recommend searching for a multipurpose power adapter of this nature online. The travel adapter illustrated is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested with multiple USB devices in numerous different countries around the world.

Alternative travel adapter for Albania

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from any country who only have USB devices such as the Kindle Fire, however for visitors also wanting to use their domestic plugs the following power converters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power converters 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 travel converters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering both Albania and over 150 countries around the world:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK international travel converter has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the best selling portable option for travellers originating from America visiting Albania using type B 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 originating from the US using type B plugs and is a cheaper alternative to the BESTEK with 1 less AC outlet at almost half 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 a wide range of travellers from around the world visiting Albania. [8] [AD]
What is the best travel charger for a Kindle Fire in Albania?

Powering a Kindle Fire with an Albanian power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter

Using USB micro Type B cord and a Europlug Type C USB adapter to power your Kindle Fire with an Albanian power outlet.

  1. If you want to supply power to your Kindle Fire from an Albanian power outlet you will need to buy a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [5].
  2. Start by taking the Type C USB power plug adapter and inserting it in the power outlet. You can recognise this power outlet by two circular adjacent holes next to each other where the plug outlet pins go.
  3. Then connect one end of the USB micro Type B connector into the bottom of the USB mains adapter and the other end into the USB charging port on a Kindle Fire.
  4. Switch on the Albanian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which is found at the top corner of the Kindle will display a charge icon to indicate that your tablet is charging.
  6. It will take between around 4 hours to 12 hours to completely charge to full capacity, however this may take longer depending on the model of Fire you have, the strength of the power source and if you are using the device during recharging. Please read the Kindle Fire device support [2] for more details on the charging process. [AD]
Powering a Kindle Fire with an Albanian power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter

How to use a Type F power charger for recharging your Kindle Fire from an Albanian power outlet

Using USB micro type B cord and a Schuko Type F USB charger to power a Kindle Fire with an Albanian power outlet.

  1. If you want to charge your Kindle Fire using the Albanian power outlet you'll need a Type F USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable [5].
  2. First plug in the Type F USB power plug adapter into the wall supply. You can identify this plug outlet by two large round adjacent holes next to each other, plus thin metal grounding clips on the top and bottom.
  3. Then connect one end of the USB micro Type B cord into the bottom of the USB mains adapter and the other end into the USB charging port on a Kindle Fire.
  4. Turn on the Albanian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which appears at the top corner of the Kindle tablet will display a charge icon to indicate that your tablet is charging.
  6. It will take between around 4 hours to 12 hours to completely recharge to full capacity, however this may take longer depending on the model of tablet you are charging, the strength of the power source and if you are using the device during charging. Please read the Kindle Fire device support [2] for more details on the charging process. [AD]
How to use a Type F power charger for recharging your Kindle Fire from an Albanian power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Albania Wikipedia web page
  2. Amazon - Kindle Fire device support
  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 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable - Used to connect USB devices which have a USB Mini-B port to computers, power supplies and other devices.
  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..