Charging your iPhone 5 from a power outlet in Eritrea

Instructions on how to power the iPhone 5 from an Eritrean power outlet using the USB Lightning Apple connector with a double pinned Type C USB charger and charging the iPhone 5 using a three pin Type L power charger.

Eritrean power outlet

Varying complicated combinations of region codes and plugs can all lead to confusion when planning to visit another country if you've never been there before. However this isn't as complex as it appears, with only a handful of different types of common standards being used throughout the world this guide tells you exactly what you'll need to buy in advance to charge your iPhone 5 . This guide was specifically written to prepare visitors wanting to charge the iPhone 5 when they're staying in Eritrea.If planning a trip to Eritrea these instructions show charging the iPhone 5 using the types L or C Eritrean 230 volt 50Hz power outlets. You will find power will change from country to country so we suggest reading the power supplies and Africa page for a full list of countries. When travelling to Eritrea from another region ensure that your iPhone 5 can accept a 240 volt supply. If your iPhone 5 came from a country which uses a lower voltage (for example 110v) ensure that your device is dual voltage (indicated by 100-240 volts) otherwise you may need to use an additional voltage converter to stop the device from being damaged when powering up. These instructions assume that you have installed Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPhone 5.

Charging the iPhone 5 in Eritrea

Can the iPhone 5 be used in Eritrea?

Yes, you can connect the iPhone 5 to an Eritrean power outlet by using the correct power adaptor.

What is the best travel charger for recharging the iPhone 5 in Eritrea?

If travelling to more than one country or bringing more than your iPhone 5 then the best international travel adapter for Eritrea is a multiple USB adapter which includes swappable plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. Eritreans use two different types of power outlets (L and C) and bringing this will ensure that you are covered for type C. As these chargers are supplied with interchangeable plugs and handle from 100 volts - 240 volts it makes them ideal for multiple countries around the world just by changing the heads. If your type of iPhone 5 is compatible with Fast Charge then you'll benefit from faster charging times by using one of these types of travel chargers along with compatibility with more power demanding devices like tablets. This means you can charge more than one device at once without needing to bring individual power adapters or occupying additional power sockets. Only bringing a single lightweight USB travel charger will help keep the overall size down, making it perfect to store in hand luggage. Because of their flexibility these types of power adapters can be used when you return home so when you’re not travelling they can be used under your bedside table charging multiple tablets, smartphones and e-readers with just a single wall outlet.

We suggest searching for this type of flexible travel adapter 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 foreign countries on a daily basis.

Alternative travel adapter for Eritrea

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from around the world who only have USB devices such as the iPhone 5, however for visitors 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 useful for travellers to counties with unreliable power grids to prevent damage to any connected appliances. These power converters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering 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 best selling portable power adapter for travellers originating from North America going to Eritrea.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Similarly having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the Orico is also aimed at travellers originating from America using type B plugs and is a cheaper alternative to the BESTEK with just 1 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 suitable for most travellers from around the world visiting Eritrea. [8] [AD]
What is the best travel charger for recharging the iPhone 5 in Eritrea?

How to use a Type C power charger for recharging your iPhone 5 from an Eritrean power outlet

A guide showing how to power your iPhone 5 with an Eritrean power outlet using the Apple USB Lightning connector with a two pin Europlug Type C power adapter.

  1. If you want to charge the iPhone 5 from the Eritrean power outlet you will need to use a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (the USB cable is normally already supplied with your iPhone 5).
  2. Start by inserting the Type C USB power plug adapter into the Eritrean power outlet. You can identify the plug supply by the 2 circular holes next to each other where the live and neutral pins go.
  3. Connect the USB end of the Apple charging cord into the bottom of the USB power adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 5. The iPhone 5 Lightning connector is situated at bottom of your iPhone 5 under the home button.
  4. Switch on the Eritrean power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which appears in the top right hand corner of your iPhone 5 screen will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPhone 5 is powering up which typically takes between 1 to 4 hours to recharge to 100% capacity. [AD]
How to use a Type C power charger for recharging your iPhone 5 from an Eritrean power outlet

How to use a Type L power charger for recharging your iPhone 5 from an Eritrean power outlet

Instructions showing how to recharge your iPhone 5 with an Eritrean power outlet with the Apple USB Lightning connector and a 3 pin Type L USB charger.

  1. In order to power the iPhone 5 from an Eritrean power outlet you will need to use a Type L USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (the cable is normally already included with your iPhone 5).
  2. Begin by taking the Type L USB power plug adapter and plugging it into the Eritrean power outlet. This flattened hexagon shaped power outlet (known as a Type L power outlet [6]) can be recognised by three round holes in a line. Note that there are two types of Type L power supply rated for 10 and 16 amps. The 10 amp version has 4mm pins spaced 5.5mm apart, whilst a 16 amp version has slightly larger 5mm round pins which are spaced 8mm apart.
  3. Connect the USB end of the USB Apple charging cord into the bottom of the USB power adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 5. The iPhone 5 Lightning connector is situated at bottom of your iPhone 5 under the home button.
  4. Switch on the Eritrean power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which you'll find in the top right hand corner of your iPhone will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPhone 5 is powering up which should take between 1 to 4 hours to recharge to 100% capacity. [AD]
How to use a Type L power charger for recharging your iPhone 5 from an Eritrean power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Eritrean Wikipedia 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 L power outlet
  7. Type L USB power plug adapter - Earthed Type L USB chargers comprise of three 4mm pins placed in parallel 5.5mm apart used in Italy.
  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..