Charging your iPhone from a power outlet in Burkina Faso

A page showing how to charge your iPhone with a Burkinabe power outlet with the Apple USB 30 pin connector with a two pinned Type C power adapter and how to power the iPhone using a 2 pin Type E power charger.

Burkinabe power outlet

Complicated combinations of region codes and plugs can often be confusing when planning on travelling to a foreign country, especially if you've never been there before. This page was specifically written to prevent travellers worrying if they'll be able to charge the iPhone when staying in Burkina Faso.The following useful guide tells you exactly what you'll need to charge the iPhone when you're visiting Burkina Faso using the Type E or C Burkinabe 220 volt 50Hz power outlets. If you are visiting Burkina Faso from another country ensure your iPhone can accept a 240 volt supply. If your iPhone was purchased in a country which uses a lower voltage such as 120 volts check that your iPhone is dual-voltage (marked with a 100-240 volt notation) else you may need to use an additional voltage converter to avoid the device from overloading whilst powering it.

This page details the iPhone first generation, the original iPhone is missing some features which have since been introduced to more recent iPhones. Visit the Apple category page for the full range of Apple iPhones. These instructions assume that you are running Apple iOS 3 or greater on the iPhone.

Charging the iPhone in Burkina Faso

Can the iPhone be used in Burkina Faso?

Yes, you can connect the iPhone to a Burkinabe power outlet.

What is the best travel charger for recharging the iPhone in Burkina Faso?

When travelling with more than just your iPhone the best international travel charger for Burkina Faso to buy is a multiple USB adapter which includes swappable plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. There are two different types of power outlets that Burkinabe use (types E and C) and using a travel adapter like this will ensure that you are covered for type C. As these types of chargers are supplied with interchangeable plugs and handle from 100 to 240 volts it makes them ideal for over 100 countries in Asia, North America, Europe and Africa simply by changing the included plugs over. If your type of iPhone is compatible with Fast Charge then you'll benefit from much quicker recharging times by using one of these USB power adapters and additional support for more power demanding devices like tablets. Unlike other travel adapters having a four port adapter will allow you to power more than one device at once without needing to buy individual power adapters for your Burkinabe trip. By only packing a single USB travel charger will help keep the overall weight down, making it ideal to store in hand luggage while travelling. Because of their space saving flexibility these types of power adapters can be used at home not just abroad so when you’re not travelling they can sit overnight charging multiple tablets, phones and e-readers using just a single power outlet.

We recommend buying this type of versatile power adapter online. The multipurpose power adapter illustrated is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been tested successfully for powering multiple USB devices in numerous countries around the world on a daily basis.

Alternative travel adapter for Burkina Faso

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, but for those also wanting to use their domestic plugs these power adapters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power adapters offer surge protection which is necessary for visitors of regions with unreliable or unstable power grids to prevent damage to any connected appliances. These travel converters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs which cover both Burkina Faso and over 150 countries around the world:

  • 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 portable power adapter for travellers originating from America going to Burkina Faso using 3 pin type B plug sockets.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Likewise having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the Orico is also aimed at travellers from the US using type B plugs. This is a cheaper 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 a more flexible 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 majority of travellers from around the world visiting Burkina Faso. [8] [AD]
What is the best travel charger for recharging the iPhone in Burkina Faso?

How to use a Europlug Type C power charger for charging your iPhone from a Burkinabe power outlet

A page showing how to charge your iPhone with a Burkinabe power outlet with the Apple USB 30 pin connector with a two pinned Type C power adapter.

  1. In order to supply power to the iPhone using the Burkinabe power outlet you will need to buy a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple 30 pin cable [5] (this USB cable is normally already included with your iPhone).
  2. Begin by taking the Type C USB power plug adapter and plugging it in the wall supply. You can identify the wall outlet by two holes adjacent to each other for live and neutral.
  3. Plug in one end of the USB to Apple 30 pin cable into the bottom of the USB charger and the other end into the dock connector on the iPhone. The iPhone dock connector is found at bottom of the iPhone.
  4. Turn on the Burkinabe power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that you'll find in the top right hand corner of your iPhone screen will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPhone is powering up and takes around 60 to 240 minutes to fully recharge to full capacity. [AD]
How to use a Europlug Type C power charger for charging your iPhone from a Burkinabe power outlet

How to use a Type E power charger for recharging your iPhone from a Burkinabe power outlet

Using the Apple USB 30 pin connector with a two pin Type E power adapter to power the iPhone from a Burkinabe power outlet.

  1. In order to supply power to your iPhone from a Burkinabe power outlet you'll need a Type E USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple 30 pin cable [5], typically already included with the device by Apple.
  2. Start by taking the Type E USB power plug adapter and plugging it into the Burkinabe power outlet. This recessed round power outlet can be recognised by two circular adjacent holes next to each other for live and neutral and a long metal grounding pin protruding the top forming a triangular configuration.
  3. Then connect one end of the USB cable into the bottom of the USB power adapter and the other end into the dock connector on the iPhone. The iPhone dock connector is found at bottom of the iPhone.
  4. Turn on the Burkinabe power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which appears in the top right corner of the phone will display a charge icon to indicate that the mobile is recharging, typically taking between one-four hours to recharge. [AD]
How to use a Type E power charger for recharging your iPhone from a Burkinabe power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Wikipedia.org web page about Burkina Faso
  2. Apple - the original iPhone product manual
  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 30 pin cable - This connects compatible iPhones, iPods and iPads to a USB port for charging, syncing and playing music.
  6. iec.ch - Type E power outlet
  7. Type E USB power plug adapter - Meeting CEE 7/5 and CEE 7/6 standards, the Type E USB power plug adapter uses the Schuko standard with two round pins and an earthing hole. It adapts European outlets such as Germany to USB-standard ports for USB device charging..
  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..