Charging your iPhone 6 Plus from a power outlet in Azerbaijan

Using the USB Lightning Apple connector with a two pin Type C power adapter to power your iPhone 6 Plus with an Azerbaijani power outlet and charging the iPhone 6 Plus using a double pinned Type F USB charger.

Azerbaijani power outlet

Varying complicated standards and sockets can often lead to confusion when planning to visit another country if you've never been there before. These instructions have been specifically written to stop you having to worry if you'll be able to charge your iPhone 6 Plus abroad.If you are visiting Azerbaijan the following useful instructions show how to power your iPhone 6 Plus by using their types F or C 230 volt 50Hz plug outlets. If you are visiting Azerbaijan from another country please check the iPhone 6 Plus can accept a 240v supply. If it was purchased in a country which uses a lower voltage such as 110 volts check that your iPhone 6 Plus is dual-voltage (marked with 100-240 volts) otherwise you may need to use an additional converter to avoid the device from being damaged when charging it. These instructions assume you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPhone 6 Plus.

Charging the iPhone 6 Plus in Azerbaijan

Can you use the iPhone 6 Plus in Azerbaijan?

You can connect the iPhone 6 Plus to an Azerbaijani power outlet.

What is the best power adapter for recharging the iPhone 6 Plus in Azerbaijan?

If you are travelling to more than one country or bringing more than your iPhone 6 Plus the best international travel charger for Azerbaijan to buy is a multiple USB charger which includes compatible plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger. Azeris use two different standards of wall outlets (types F and C) and bringing this will ensure that you are covered for type C. As these chargers are supplied with interchangeable plugs and handle 100 volts - 240 volts will mean you can travel to multiple countries in Europe, Asia, North America and Africa simply by switching the supplied plugs over. If your iPhone 6 Plus supports Fast Charge then you'll benefit from much faster charging times by using one of these types of travel chargers along with support for more power demanding devices.

Unlike other chargers having a 4 port charger will allow you to recharge multiple devices simultaneously without needing to buy seperate travel adapters or occupying additional wall sockets. Only packing a single lightweight USB travel charger will help keep the size and weight down, making it perfect to fold up and store in hand baggage whilst travelling as well as being convenient for recharging your iPhone 6 Plus at an airport or on the flight. Because of their versatility these types of travel adapters can be used at home so when you’re not travelling they can be used under your bedside table charging multiple tablets, phones and e-readers without needing an additional plug socket.

If you travel to Azerbaijan we recommend buying a versatile travel charger of this nature online. The multipurpose power charger illustrated below is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested with multiple USB devices in numerous different countries around the world with perfect reliably.

Alternative travel adapter for Azerbaijan

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from any country wanting to recharge devices using USB, however for those also wanting to use their domestic plugs the following power converters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power adapters offer surge protection which can be crucial when visiting regions with unstable power supplies to prevent damage to any connected devices. These travel converters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering both Azerbaijan and over 150 destinations:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK travel converter has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the most popular portable option for travellers originating from America going to Azerbaijan using type B US plug sockets.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Also having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the Orico travel adapter is also aimed at travellers from the US using type B plugs and is a much more cost effective 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 Azerbaijan. [8] [AD]
What is the best power adapter for recharging the iPhone 6 Plus in Azerbaijan?

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

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

  1. If you want to charge the iPhone 6 Plus from the Azerbaijani power outlet you will need to buy a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] - usually included with the device by Apple.
  2. Start the process by plugging the Type C USB power plug adapter in the Azerbaijani power outlet. You can recognise this wall outlet by two holes next to each other.
  3. Then connect the USB end of the Apple USB charging 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 Azerbaijani 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 takes between 1 to 4 hours to completely recharge to full capacity. [AD]
How to use a Type C power charger for recharging your iPhone 6 Plus from an Azerbaijani power outlet

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

Using a USB Lightning Apple cable with a Type F USB charger to power the iPhone 6 Plus from an Azerbaijani power outlet.

  1. If you want to supply power to the iPhone 6 Plus using an Azerbaijani 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. First you'll need to insert the Type F USB power plug adapter in the power outlet. You can identify the power supply by the two circular adjacent holes for live and neutral along with a pair of thin metal grounding clips above and below.
  3. Connect the USB end of the Apple USB charging cord 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 situated at the bottom of the iPhone 6 Plus.
  4. Turn on the Azerbaijani 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 should take between 1 to 4 hours to completely recharge to full capacity. [AD]
Powering the iPhone 6 Plus with an Azerbaijani power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type F Schuko USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Azerbaijani country page 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..