Charging the iPhone 6 Plus when staying in Spain

Instructions showing you how to power your iPhone 6 Plus with a Spanish power outlet with a USB Lightning Apple connector with a two pin Type C Europlug power charger and charging the iPhone 6 Plus using a two pin Type F Schuko power charger.

Spanish power outlet

Varying complicated combinations of voltages and region codes can often cause confusion when planning to visit another country especially to the first time traveller. With only a handful of different types of common standards being used throughout the world this guide shows exactly what to purchase in advance to charge the iPhone 6 Plus in Spain. This page was written to prevent you needing to worry if you'll be able to charge the iPhone 6 Plus abroad.This page has step-by-step instructions telling you what you'll need to power the iPhone 6 Plus when you're travelling to Spain by using their standard types F or C 230 volt 50Hz power outlets, most Spaniards will use Type F plugs in their power outlets. If you are travelling to Spain from a different country please ensure your iPhone 6 Plus can accept a 240 volt supply. If it originated in a country which uses a lower voltage (for example 110 volts) check the iPhone 6 Plus is dual-voltage (marked with 100-240 volts) otherwise you may need to use an additional power transformer to stop the device from being damaged whilst powering it. These instructions assume that you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPhone 6 Plus.

Charging the iPhone 6 Plus in Spain

Can you use the iPhone 6 Plus in Spain?

You can connect the iPhone 6 Plus to a Spanish power outlet by using the correct power adaptor.

What is the best travel adapter for the iPhone 6 Plus in Spain?

If you are travelling with more than just your iPhone 6 Plus and visiting multiple countries then the best travel power adapter for Spain is a multiple USB adapter which includes compatible plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger. Spaniards use two different standards of wall outlets (types F and C) and using a power charger like this will ensure that you are covered for type C. Because these types of chargers come with interchangeable pins and can handle from 100 - 240 volts it makes them ideal for multiple countries in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa simply by switching the supplied plugs. If your model of iPhone 6 Plus is compatible with Fast Charge (not all USB devices can) then you'll benefit from much quicker recharging times by using one of these travel chargers along with additional support for more power hungry devices. This will allow you to recharge multiple devices simultaneously without needing to bring individual power adapters on your trip or using up additional wall outlets. Because you are only bringing a single lightweight USB travel charger will keep the size and weight down, making it ideal to fold up and store in hand luggage and convenient for charging your iPhone 6 Plus at the airport or on a flight. Due to their versatility these types of power adapters can be used when you return home so when you’re not on holiday they can sit overnight charging multiple tablets, smartphones and speakers without using up an additional wall outlet.

We recommend searching for a flexible power adapter of this nature online. The multipurpose travel charger illustrated here is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been tested successfully for powering multiple USB devices in numerous different countries on a daily basis.

Alternative travel adapter for Spain

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from around the world wanting to recharge devices via USB, however for those also wanting to use their domestic plugs these power adapters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power strips 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 adapters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering both Spain and over 150 destinations:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK international 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 Spain.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Likewise having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the travel adapter from Orico is also aimed at travellers from North America using type B plugs and gives almost the same functionality as 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 suitable for most travellers from around the world visiting Spain. [8] [AD]
What is the best travel adapter for the iPhone 6 Plus in Spain?

Powering the iPhone 6 Plus with a Spanish power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter

Using a USB Lightning connector and a Europlug Type C USB charger to power the iPhone 6 Plus with a Spanish power outlet.

  1. In order to supply power to your iPhone 6 Plus from a Spanish power outlet you will need to use a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5], Apple will usually include the cable when you buy the iPhone 6 Plus.
  2. Start the process by taking the Type C USB power plug adapter and inserting it in the Spanish power outlet. You can recognise this wall outlet by the two circular holes next to each other for live and neutral.
  3. Connect the USB end of the Apple USB power cable into the bottom of the power adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 6 Plus. The iPhone 6 Plus Lightning connector can be found at bottom of your iPhone 6 Plus under the home button.
  4. Switch on the Spanish power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which you'll find in the top right hand corner of the phone will display a charging icon to indicate that the phone is charging and takes roughly 1 to 4 hours to completely recharge to full capacity. [AD]
Powering the iPhone 6 Plus with a Spanish power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter

How to use a Type F power charger for recharging your iPhone 6 Plus from a Spanish power outlet

Instructions showing you how to power your iPhone 6 Plus with a Spanish power outlet with the USB Lightning Apple connector with a 2 pin Type F Schuko power charger.

  1. If you want to charge your iPhone 6 Plus using the Spanish power outlet you'll need a Type F USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (normally already included with your iPhone 6 Plus by Apple).
  2. Begin the process by inserting the Type F USB power plug adapter into the power outlet. The sunken round power outlet can be recognised by the two large adjacent holes for live and neutral pins and a pair of two grounding clips at the top and bottom.
  3. Plug in one end of the USB to Apple Lightning cable into the USB 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 your iPhone 6 Plus.
  4. Turn on the Spanish 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 is recharging which takes around one-four hours to recharge to 100% capacity. [AD]
How to use a Type F power charger for recharging your iPhone 6 Plus from a Spanish power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - wikipedia web page about Spain
  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..