Charging the iPhone 6 Plus when planning a trip to Herzegovina

Using the Apple USB Lightning connector with a Type C Europlug power adapter to power the iPhone 6 Plus from a Herzegovinian power outlet and charging the iPhone 6 Plus using a Type F Schuko power adapter.

Herzegovinian power outlet

Varying complicated standards and plug types can often be daunting when planning to stay in a foreign country, especially if you've never been there before. This page was specifically written to prepare travellers wanting to power their iPhone 6 Plus abroad.If travelling to Herzegovina this page has useful instructions showing charging the iPhone 6 Plus by using their standard F or C type Herzegovinian 230 volt 50Hz plug outlets. When travelling to Herzegovina from a different country please check the iPhone 6 Plus can be used with a 240 volt supply. If your iPhone 6 Plus was purchased from a country which uses a lower voltage (for example 110 volts) make sure your iPhone 6 Plus is dual-voltage (marked with a 100-240 volt notation) else you may need to use an additional power converter to stop the device from being damaged when charging it. These instructions assume you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPhone 6 Plus.

Charging the iPhone 6 Plus in Herzegovina

Can you use the iPhone 6 Plus in Herzegovina?

Yes, you can connect the iPhone 6 Plus to a Herzegovinian power outlet.

What is the best power adapter for the iPhone 6 Plus in Herzegovina?

When travelling with more than just your iPhone 6 Plus the best international travel adapter for Herzegovina is a multiple USB port charger which includes compatible plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger. Herzegovinians use two different types of power outlets (types F and C) and using a travel adapter like this will ensure that you are covered for type C. As these 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 plugs. If your iPhone 6 Plus can support Fast Charge then you'll benefit from much quicker recharging times with one of these types of USB power adapters along with compatibility with certain power hungry devices.

Unlike other adapters this will allow you to power more than one device at once without needing to bring seperate travel chargers for your Herzegovinian trip or using up additional power sockets. Because you are only needing a single lightweight USB travel charger will keep the weight and size down, making it perfect to store in hand luggage while travelling. Because of their versatility these types of chargers can be used when back at home so when you’re not travelling they can sit overnight charging multiple tablets, phones and e-readers without using up an additional plug socket.

If you travel often we suggest searching for this type of flexible travel charger online. The multipurpose power adapter illustrated is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been tested successfully with multiple USB devices in numerous foreign countries with good reliably.

Alternative travel adapter for Herzegovina

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from any country wanting to charge devices using USB, however for visitors also wishing to use their domestic plugs these power adapters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power adapters offer surge protection which is useful for visitors of counties with unreliable power grids to prevent damage to any connected appliances. These travel adapters are supplied with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering Continental Europe, America, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, China and over 150 countries around the world:

  • 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 America going to Herzegovina 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 travel adapter from Orico is also aimed at travellers from the US using type B plugs. This gives almost the same functionality as the BESTEK with 1 less AC outlet for almost half the 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 Herzegovina. [8] [AD]
What is the best power adapter for the iPhone 6 Plus in Herzegovina?

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

Using a Lightning connector with a two pin Type C USB charger to charge your iPhone 6 Plus with a Herzegovinian power outlet.

  1. To charge the iPhone 6 Plus from a Herzegovinian power outlet you'll need to buy a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (usually supplied with your iPhone 6 Plus).
  2. Insert the Type C USB power plug adapter into the Herzegovinian power outlet. You can recognise this plug supply by the two round adjacent holes for live and neutral pins.
  3. Connect one end of the USB Lightning cable into the bottom of the USB power adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 6 Plus. The iPhone 6 Plus Lightning connector is situated at bottom of the iPhone 6 Plus under the home button.
  4. Switch on the Herzegovinian 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 phone is recharging, typically taking between 60 to 240 minutes to fully recharge to full capacity. [AD]
Powering the iPhone 6 Plus with a Herzegovinian 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 Herzegovinian power outlet

A page showing how to charge your iPhone 6 Plus with a Herzegovinian power outlet using a Lightning cable and a two pin Type F USB charger.

  1. In order to power your iPhone 6 Plus from a Herzegovinian power outlet you'll need a Type F USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5], typically included with the device by Apple.
  2. Begin the process by plugging the Type F USB power plug adapter into the wall supply. You can recognise this plug supply by the two large adjacent holes for live and neutral pins, plus two metal grounding clips above and below.
  3. Connect the USB end of the Apple Lightning cable into the mains 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 found at the bottom of the iPhone 6 Plus.
  4. Turn on the Herzegovinian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that you'll find in the top right hand corner of the cell will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPhone 6 Plus is powering up and takes around 1-4 hours to completely recharge. [AD]
How to use a Type F power charger for recharging your iPhone 6 Plus from a Herzegovinian power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Wikipedia entry about Herzegovina
  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..