How to charge the iPhone when staying in Hungary

Using a USB 30-pin connector and a Type C power charger to power your iPhone from a Hungarian power outlet and charging the iPhone using a 2 pinned Type F USB adapter.

Hungarian power outlet

Various voltages and sockets can all cause confusion when planning on staying in another country, especially if you've never been there before. With only a handful of different types of common standards used in the world this guide shows exactly what you'll need in advance to charge your iPhone in Hungary. This guide has been specifically written to stop you needing to worry if you'll be able to charge your iPhone when you are staying abroad.If you are going to travel to Hungary these useful instructions show powering your iPhone using their F or C type 230 volt 50Hz power outlets. When you are visiting Hungary from a different country check your iPhone can be used with a 240v supply. If it was purchased from a country which uses a lower voltage (for example 110 volts) make sure the iPhone is dual voltage (marked with a 100-240 volt notation) otherwise you may need to use an additional power converter to prevent the device from being damaged whilst powering it. If you intend on visiting a city such as Budapest or Debrecen we suggest referring to the Hungarian Wikipedia page [1] for further information on visiting the area.

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 a full range of Apple iPhones. These instructions assume you are running Apple iOS 3 or greater on the iPhone.

Charging the iPhone in Hungary

Can the iPhone be used in Hungary?

Yes, you can use the iPhone in Hungary.

What is the best power charger for the iPhone in Hungary?

If travelling with more than your iPhone then the best international travel power adapter for Hungary to buy is a multiple USB port adapter which includes compatible plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger. Hungarians use two different types of plug sockets (F and C) and using a travel charger like this ensures that you are covered for type C. As these types of chargers come with interchangeable plugs and can handle from 100 volts to 240 volts will mean that you can travel to over 100 countries in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa just by switching the included plugs. If your iPhone is compatible with Fast Charge then you'll benefit from quicker recharging times by using one of these types of USB travel adapters, along with additional compatibility with more power hungry devices like tablets.

Having a four port charger means you can charge multiple devices simultaneously without needing to buy individual travel adapters on your trip to Hungary or occupying additional power outlets. Only packing a single travel charger will help keep the weight down, making it perfect to store in hand baggage as well as being convenient for recharging your iPhone at the airport or on the plane. Because of their space saving versatility these types of power chargers can be used back at home so when you’re not on holiday they can be used overnight charging multiple phones, tablets and speakers without needing an additional power outlet.

If you travel frequently we recommend searching for a multipurpose power charger similar to this at an electronics retailer. The power charger illustrated here is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested for recharging multiple USB devices in numerous foreign countries around the world on a daily basis.

Alternative travel adapter for Hungary

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, however for those also wanting to use their domestic plugs these power converters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power strips offer surge protection which is crucial for travellers to regions with unstable power grids. These power adapters come supplied with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs which cover Continental Europe, North America, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, China and over 150 destinations:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK international travel converter has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the most popular compact power adapter for travellers originating from America visiting Hungary.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Also 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 and offers practically the same set of features as the BESTEK with just 1 less AC outlet at almost half the price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has 2 AC outlets but offers a more generous 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 most travellers from around the world visiting Hungary. [8] [AD]
What is the best power charger for the iPhone in Hungary?

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

Using a USB 30-pin cable with a Type C power charger to power your iPhone from a Hungarian power outlet.

  1. In order to charge the iPhone from the Hungarian power outlet you will need to buy a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple 30 pin cable [5], Apple normally include the USB cable with your iPhone.
  2. Start the process by inserting the Type C USB power plug adapter in the wall outlet. You can recognise the power supply by 2 holes next to each other.
  3. Then connect one end of the USB to Apple 30 pin cable into the bottom of the USB mains adapter and the other end into the dock connector on the iPhone. The iPhone dock connector is found at bottom of the iPhone.
  4. Switch on the Hungarian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that appears in the top right hand corner of the iPhone will display a charging icon to indicate that the iPhone is recharging taking roughly one to four hours to fully recharge to 100% capacity. [AD]
Powering the iPhone with a Hungarian power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter

Charging the iPhone from a Hungarian power outlet by using a two pinned Schuko Type F USB adapter

A page on how to power your iPhone from a Hungarian power outlet with an Apple 30 pin cable with a 2 pinned Type F USB adapter.

  1. In order to charge the iPhone from the Hungarian power outlet you'll need to use a Type F USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple 30 pin cable [5], Apple should typically supply the USB cable with your iPhone.
  2. Begin by inserting the Type F USB power plug adapter in the power outlet. You can recognise the power outlet by two holes 19 mm apart from each other, plus a pair of two thin metal grounding clips above and below.
  3. Then connect one end of the USB to Apple 30 pin cable into the USB power charger and the other end into the dock connector on the iPhone. The iPhone dock connector is found at bottom of the iPhone.
  4. Switch on the Hungarian power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that appears in the top right hand corner of the cellphone will display a charge icon to indicate that the mobile is powering up, typically taking around 1 to 4 hours to fully recharge to 100% capacity. [AD]
Charging the iPhone from a Hungarian power outlet by using a two pinned Schuko Type F USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Hungarian Wikipedia page
  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 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..