Charging the iPhone 5C when planning a trip to Jordan

Instructions showing how to power the iPhone 5C from a Jordanian power outlet with the USB Lightning Apple cable and a 3 pin Type B power charger, how to power the iPhone 5C using a 3 pin Type G power adapter and how to power the iPhone 5C using a 2 pin Europlug Type C power charger

Jordanian power outlet

Varying complicated region codes and voltages can all lead to confusion when planning to travel to a new country, especially if you've never been there before. When you are planning a holiday to Jordan this page contains useful instructions showing powering the iPhone 5C by using the Type G, B, C, D, F or J 230 volt 50Hz wall outlets, Type G plug outlets are normally used by a majority of Jordanians. You'll discover that power supplies differ depending on which country you are in therefore please read the travel power supplies page for a complete list of regions and countries. When travelling to Jordan from a different country please check the iPhone 5C can be used with a 240 volt supply. If your iPhone 5C was purchased from a country which uses a lower voltage (for example 110 volts) make sure that your iPhone 5C is dual-voltage (marked with 100-240 volts) else you may need to use an additional voltage converter to stop the device from being damaged when charging it. These instructions assume that you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPhone 5C.

Charging the iPhone 5C in Jordan

Can you use the iPhone 5C in Jordan?

You can connect the iPhone 5C to a Jordanian power outlet.

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

If you are travelling to more than one country and bringing along more than your iPhone 5C then the best travel charger for Jordan to buy is a multiple USB adapter which includes swappable plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. Jordanians use six different types of wall outlets (G, B, C, D, F and J) and bringing this ensures that you are covered for both types C and G.

Because these types of chargers are supplied with interchangeable plugs and handle from 100 to 240 volts will mean you can travel to multiple countries around the world just by switching the included heads. If your iPhone 5C can support Fast Charge then you'll benefit from much quicker recharging times with one of these types of travel chargers, and compatibility with certain power hungry devices.

This means you can charge multiple devices simultaneously without needing to buy individual travel chargers. By only bringing a single international travel charger will keep the weight and size down, making it perfect to fold up and store in hand baggage. Because of their versatility these types of chargers can be used when you return home so when you’re not on holiday they can be used under your bedside table charging multiple tablets, phones and e-readers without using up an additional plug socket.

If you travel regularly we suggest searching for this type of flexible travel charger online; the travel charger illustrated here is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested with multiple USB devices in numerous different countries.

Alternative travel adapter for Jordan

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 5C, but for those also wanting to use their domestic plugs the following power strips provide larger but more versatile solutions. All 3 power strips offer surge protection which can be useful for visitors of counties with unreliable power supplies. These power converters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs which cover both Jordan 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 compact option for travellers originating from North America visiting Jordan.
  • 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 from the US using type B plugs. This gives almost the same functionality as the BESTEK with only 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 a majority of travellers from around the world visiting Jordan. [16] [AD]
What is the best travel charger for recharging the iPhone 5C in Jordan?

Powering the iPhone 5C with a Jordanian power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type G USB adapter

Using a Lightning connector with a Type G USB charger to charge your iPhone 5C with a Jordanian power outlet.

  1. To charge the iPhone 5C from a Jordanian power outlet you'll need a Type G USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5], typically included with the device by Apple.
  2. Begin the process by plugging the Type G USB power plug adapter into the Jordanian power outlet. This power supply (sometimes called the Type G power outlet [3]) can be recognised by 3 vertical holes containing plastic shutters in a triangular shape for live, neutral and earth.
  3. Plug in one end of the USB charging cord into the bottom of the USB power adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 5C. The iPhone 5C Lightning connector is situated at bottom of the iPhone 5C under the home button.
  4. Switch on the Jordanian 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 iPhone 5C is charging which typically takes roughly one-four hours to fully recharge to full capacity. [AD]
Powering the iPhone 5C with a Jordanian power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type G USB adapter

How to use a Type B power charger for recharging your iPhone 5C from a Jordanian power outlet

Using the USB Lightning Apple cable and a 3 pin Type B power charger to recharge your iPhone 5C with a Jordanian power outlet.

  1. In order to supply power to your iPhone 5C using the Jordanian power outlet you'll need to buy a Type B USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (this USB cable is normally already included with the device by Apple).
  2. Start by taking the Type B USB power plug adapter and plugging it in the Jordanian power outlet. You can recognise this plug supply by the two thin slots next to each other for live and neutral blades with a single hole below for the slightly long earth pin. Note power cords with type B plugs which are rated at less that 240 volts should not be used in Jordan so please check prior to turning the power on.
  3. Then connect the USB end of the USB Lightning cable into the bottom of the USB charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 5C. The iPhone 5C Lightning connector can be found at bottom of your iPhone 5C under the home button.
  4. Turn on the Jordanian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that you'll find in the top right corner of the mobile will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPhone 5C is powering up and takes around 1-4 hours to recharge. [AD]
How to use a Type B power charger for recharging your iPhone 5C from a Jordanian power outlet

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

Using a Lightning connector with a Europlug Type C power charger to recharge your iPhone 5C with a Jordanian power outlet.

  1. In order to supply power to the iPhone 5C using the Jordanian power outlet you will need to use a Type C USB power plug adapter [9] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (typically already included with the device by Apple).
  2. Begin the process by plugging the Type C USB power plug adapter into the wall supply. This ungrounded power supply is identified by the 2 round holes next to each other.
  3. Plug in one end of the USB charging cord into the USB power adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 5C. The iPhone 5C Lightning connector is situated at bottom of the iPhone 5C under the home button.
  4. Switch on the Jordanian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which appears in the top right corner of the cell will display a charge icon to indicate that the mobile is charging which takes between 60 to 240 minutes to fully recharge to full capacity. [AD]
How to use a Type C power charger for recharging your iPhone 5C from a Jordanian power outlet

How to use a Type D power charger for charging your iPhone 5C from a Jordanian power outlet

Using the USB Lightning Apple cable and a 3 pin Type D power charger to recharge your iPhone 5C with a Jordanian power outlet.

  1. In order to supply power to the iPhone 5C using the Jordanian power outlet you will need to use a Type D USB power plug adapter [11] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (usually supplied with your iPhone 5C).
  2. Begin the process by plugging the Type D USB power plug adapter into the wall supply. You can recognise this plug supply by the three holes forming a triangle pattern.
  3. Then connect the USB end of the USB Lightning cable into the bottom of the USB charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 5C. The iPhone 5C Lightning connector can be found at bottom of your iPhone 5C under the home button.
  4. Turn on the Jordanian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that you'll find in the top right corner of the mobile will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPhone 5C is powering up and takes around 1-4 hours to recharge. [AD]
How to use a Type D power charger for charging your iPhone 5C from a Jordanian power outlet

Powering the iPhone 5C with a Jordanian power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type F Schuko USB adapter

Using the USB Lightning Apple cable and a 2 pin Type F USB charger to recharge your iPhone 5C with a Jordanian power outlet.

  1. To charge the iPhone 5C from a Jordanian power outlet you'll need to buy a Type F USB power plug adapter [13] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5], the cable is typically already included with the device by Apple.
  2. Begin the process by plugging the Type F USB power plug adapter into the Jordanian power outlet. This sunken circular power outlet (sometimes called the Schuko outlet) can be recognised by two circular adjacent holes where the plug outlet pins slide into along with a pair of thin grounding clips at the top and bottom.
  3. Then connect the USB end of the Apple Lightning cable into the USB charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 5C. You can find the Lightning connector on the iPhone 5C situated at the bottom of the iPhone 5C.
  4. Turn on the Jordanian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that you'll find in the top right hand corner of your iPhone 5C screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the phone is charging which should take roughly one to four hours to recharge. [AD]
Powering the iPhone 5C with a Jordanian power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type F Schuko USB adapter

How to use a Type J power charger for recharging your iPhone 5C from a Jordanian power outlet

A page showing how to charge your iPhone 5C with a Jordanian power outlet using a Lightning connector and a 3 pin Type J power adapter.

  1. In order to power your iPhone 5C using the Jordanian power outlet you'll need to buy a Type J USB power plug adapter [15] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (this USB cable is normally already included with the device by Apple).
  2. Start by taking the Type J USB power plug adapter and plugging it in the Jordanian power outlet. This squashed hexagon shaped plug supply, technically called the Type J power outlet [14], looks like 3 large holes forming a triangular configuration for live, neutral and earth.
  3. Plug in one end of the USB to Apple Lightning cable into the USB power adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 5C. The iPhone 5C Lightning connector is situated at bottom of the iPhone 5C under the home button.
  4. Switch on the Jordanian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which appears in the top right corner of the cellphone screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the mobile is recharging, typically taking between 60 to 240 minutes to fully recharge to full capacity. [AD]
How to use a Type J power charger for recharging your iPhone 5C from a Jordanian power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Wikipedia.org web page about Jordan
  2. Apple - official iPhone user guide
  3. iec.ch - Type G power outlet
  4. Type G USB power plug adapter - Suitable for use in England, Ireland, and Scotland, a grounded three pin Type G adapter turns UK electrical power outlets into USB ports for reliable 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. iec.ch - Type D power outlet
  11. Type D USB power plug adapter - Designed for usage in South Asian countries such as India and Nepal, the Type D USB power plug adapter offers a practical solution for converting local 3-prong grounded outlets into USB ports, providing reliable charging for a range of USB devices..
  12. iec.ch - Type F power outlet
  13. 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..
  14. iec.ch - Type J power outlet
  15. Type J USB power plug adapter - Type J USB chargers have three rounded pins placed in a flattened triangular pattern with the top pin acting as an earth.
  16. 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..