Charging your iPhone 6 Plus from a power outlet in Curacao

Instructions showing how to power your iPhone 6 Plus with a Curacaon power outlet with a USB Lightning Apple cable with a double pinned Type C USB adapter, charging the iPhone 6 Plus using a two pin Type A USB plug and charging the iPhone 6 Plus using a three pin Type B USB plug

Curacaon power outlet

Different frequencies and standards can all be daunting when planning on staying in a different country, especially to the first time traveller. This page contains a step by step guide showing exactly what you'll need to charge the iPhone 6 Plus when you are travelling to Curacao using the standard C, A or B type 127 volt 50Hz wall outlets. Power sockets change from country to country therefore we suggest reading the power supplies page for a full list of countries. If the iPhone 6 Plus doesn't power up or recharges slowly when travelling to Curacao from a different country check that it is compatible with a 110 volt power supply. Typically devices which originate from another country which use a higher voltage such as 220 volts can take longer to charge or won't turn on, so check that your iPhone 6 Plus is dual voltage (marked with 100-240 volts) otherwise you may need to use an additional transformer to ensure proper use. If you are planning on visiting a Curacaon city such as Willemstad refer to the Curacao Wikipedia page [1] for further details on travelling to the location. These instructions assume that you have installed Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPhone 6 Plus.

Charging the iPhone 6 Plus in Curacao

Can you use the iPhone 6 Plus in Curacao?

You can connect the iPhone 6 Plus to a Curacaon power outlet by using the correct power convertor.

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

If travelling with more than just your iPhone 6 Plus and visiting more than one country then the best travel power adapter for Curacao is a multiple USB port adapter which includes swappable plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. There are three different types of wall outlets in Curacao (C, A and B) and using a travel adapter like this ensures that you are covered for both types A and C.

As these chargers come with interchangeable plugs and handle from 100 volts - 240 volts will mean that you can travel to multiple countries in Europe, Asia, North America and Africa simply by switching the supplied plugs. If your iPhone 6 Plus is compatible with Fast Charge (not all USB devices do) then you'll benefit from faster recharging times with one of these types of USB power adapters, plus compatibility with certain power demanding devices like tablets. Unlike other adapters this will allow you to charge multiple devices simultaneously without needing to bring seperate travel adapters. By only needing a single lightweight travel charger will also keep the overall weight down, making it ideal to store in hand luggage and suitable for charging your iPhone 6 Plus at an airport or on a flight. Due to 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 smartphones and tablets using only a single power outlet.

We suggest searching for a flexible power adapter 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 countries around the world.

Alternative travel adapter for Curacao

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 those also wishing to use their domestic plugs these power converters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All 3 power strips offer surge protection which can be necessary for travellers to regions with unreliable or unstable power grids. These travel adapters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs which cover Continental Europe, America, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, China 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 visiting Curacao using type B American plug sockets.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Also having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the Orico is also aimed at travellers from America using type B plugs and gives almost the same set of features as the BESTEK with 1 less AC outlet at almost half 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 suitable for most travellers from around the world visiting Curacao. [10] [AD]
What is the best power charger for recharging the iPhone 6 Plus in Curacao?

How to use a Type A power charger for recharging your iPhone 6 Plus from a Curacaon power outlet

Using the Apple USB Lightning cable and a Type A power adapter to recharge your iPhone 6 Plus with a Curacaon power outlet.

  1. In order to power the iPhone 6 Plus from the Curacaon power outlet you will need to use a Type A USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5], Apple typically supply the USB cable with the iPhone 6 Plus.
  2. Firstly you'll need to plug the Type A USB power plug adapter in the power outlet. This ungrounded wall outlet, sometimes called the Type A power outlet [3], can be recognised by the 2 adjacent slots next to each other for live and neutral.
  3. Connect one end of the USB charging cord into the bottom of the power 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 the iPhone 6 Plus.
  4. Turn on the Curacaon power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which appears in the top right corner of your iPhone 6 Plus will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPhone 6 Plus is charging, typically taking roughly 60-240 minutes to fully recharge. [AD]
How to use a Type A power charger for recharging your iPhone 6 Plus from a Curacaon power outlet

How to use a Type B power charger for charging your iPhone 6 Plus from a Curacaon power outlet

Using the Apple USB Lightning cable and a Type B power adapter to power your iPhone 6 Plus with a Curacaon power outlet.

  1. In order to supply power to your iPhone 6 Plus from a Curacaon power outlet you will need to use a Type B USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] - Apple usually supply the cable when you buy the iPhone 6 Plus.
  2. Start by plugging the Type B USB power plug adapter in the Curacaon power outlet. The wall supply, technically called a Type B power outlet [6], can be identified by the two slots next to each other where the blades go with a single semicircular hole below for the slightly long earth pin.
  3. Then connect one end of the USB Lightning cable into the bottom of the power 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 the iPhone 6 Plus.
  4. Turn on the Curacaon power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which appears in the top right corner of your iPhone 6 Plus will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPhone 6 Plus is charging, typically taking between 60-240 minutes to fully recharge. [AD]
How to use a Type B power charger for charging your iPhone 6 Plus from a Curacaon power outlet

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

Instructions showing how to power your iPhone 6 Plus with a Curacaon power outlet with a USB Lightning Apple cable with a double pinned Type C USB adapter.

  1. In order to power the iPhone 6 Plus from the Curacaon power outlet you will need to buy a Type C USB power plug adapter [9] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5], Apple typically supply the USB cable with the iPhone 6 Plus.
  2. Firstly you'll need to plug the Type C USB power plug adapter in the power outlet. You can recognise this power outlet by two round adjacent holes for live and neutral pins.
  3. Connect one end of the USB charging cord into the bottom of the power 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 the iPhone 6 Plus.
  4. Turn on the Curacaon power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which appears in the top right hand corner of your iPhone 6 Plus will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPhone is recharging, typically taking roughly 60 to 240 minutes to fully recharge. [AD]
How to use a Type C power charger for recharging your iPhone 6 Plus from a Curacaon power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Curacao Wikipedia page
  2. Apple - official iPhone user guide
  3. iec.ch - Type A power outlet
  4. Type A USB power plug adapter - With its two-blade, ungrounded design, the Type A USB power plug adapter offers a straightforward way to convert electrical outlets in countries like the United States and Canada into USB ports for easy device charging..
  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 B power outlet
  7. Type B USB power plug adapter - A Type B USB power plug adapter conforms to the NEMA 5-15 specifications, featuring 2 parallel flat blades and an extended grounding pin. Rated at 15A and 125 volts, suitable for use in the United States and Canada for converting domestic outlets to USB..
  8. iec.ch - Type C power outlet
  9. 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..
  10. 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..