How to charge the iPad 4 in Honduras

A page on how to power your iPad 4 from a Honduran power outlet with an Apple Lightning cable with a 2 pinned Type A USB adapter and how to recharge the iPad 4 using a Type B power charger.

Honduran power outlet

Differing combinations of voltages and plugs can all be daunting when planning to stay in a foreign country if you've never visited before. These instructions were written to assist visitors wanting to charge their iPad 4 when they're going to Honduras.If you are staying in Honduras the following instructions show charging your iPad 4 using their standard Type B or A Honduran 110 volt 60Hz wall outlets, you'll discover most Hondurans will normally use Type B sockets in their power outlets. When travelling anywhere you'll find that most power supplies are different depending on which region you're taking a trip to therefore we suggest that you read the WikiConnections global power connections list where you'll find a complete list of powering devices in different destinations. If your iPad 4 charges slowly or does not power up when visiting Honduras from another region please check that it is compatible with a 110 volt power supply. Electrical devices which come from another country which use a higher voltage (for example 240 volts) sometimes take longer to charge or won't turn on, check your device is dual voltage (usually marked with a 100-240 volt notation) otherwise you may need to use an additional power converter to ensure proper use. If you are planning on travelling to a city such as Tegucigalpa or San Pedro Sula refer to the wikipedia.org page about Honduras [1] for further information on visiting the area. These instructions assume you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPad 4.

Charging the iPad 4 in Honduras

Can the iPad 4 be used in Honduras?

Yes, you can use the iPad 4 in Honduras.

What is the best travel adapter for recharging the iPad 4 in Honduras?

When you are travelling to multiple countries the best travel charger for Honduras is a multiple USB charger which includes compatible plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. Hondurans use two different standards of wall outlets (B and A) and using a travel charger like this ensures that you are covered for type A. Because these chargers are supplied with interchangeable pins 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 changing the included plugs. If your iPad 4 is compatible with Fast Charge then you'll benefit from much faster recharging times by using one of these types of USB travel adapters, and support for certain power demanding devices. Unlike other chargers having a four port charger will also allow you to recharge more than one device at the same time without needing to buy individual power chargers. Only needing to pack a single international USB travel charger will also keep the overall size and weight down, making it ideal to store in hand baggage as well as being on hand for charging your iPad 4 at an airport or on the flight. Because of their space saving versatility these types of power chargers can be used at home as well as abroad so when you’re not travelling they can be used overnight charging multiple tablets, phones and speakers without needing an additional power outlet.

If you travel frequently we recommend searching for an adaptable power charger similar to this at an electronics retailer - the multipurpose travel adapter illustrated below is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been tested successfully for recharging multiple USB devices in numerous different countries around the world with perfect reliably.

Alternative travel adapter for Honduras

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from around the world wanting to charge devices via USB, but for visitors also wanting to use their domestic plugs these power converters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All 3 power adapters offer surge protection which can be necessary when visiting counties with unreliable or unstable power supplies. These travel converters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering both Honduras and over 150 countries around the world:

  • 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 option for travellers originating from North America going to Honduras.
  • 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 and gives practically the same functionality 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 Honduras. [8] [AD]
What is the best travel adapter for recharging the iPad 4 in Honduras?

Powering the iPad 4 with a Honduran power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type A USB adapter

A page on how to power your iPad 4 from a Honduran power outlet with an Apple Lightning cable with a 2 pinned Type A USB adapter.

  1. In order to charge the iPad 4 from the Honduran power outlet you'll need to use a Type A USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (normally included with your device).
  2. Start the process by plugging the Type A USB power plug adapter in the Honduran power outlet. The power outlet (called a Type A power outlet [3]) can be identified by two thin slots adjacent to each other.
  3. Connect one end of the USB Apple Lightning power cord into the USB power charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPad 4. The iPad 4 lightning connector is found at the bottom of the iPad 4.
  4. Turn on the Honduran power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which you'll find in the top right corner of your tablet screen will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPad is charging which typically takes between 60-240 minutes to recharge. [AD]
Powering the iPad 4 with a Honduran power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type A USB adapter

Powering the iPad 4 with a Honduran power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type B USB adapter

Using an Apple Lightning cable with a 3 pinned Type B USB adapter to recharge your iPad 4 from a Honduran power outlet.

  1. In order to charge the iPad 4 from the Honduran power outlet you'll need to buy a Type B USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (normally included with your device).
  2. Start the process by inserting the Type B USB power plug adapter in the Honduran power outlet. The power supply (called a Type B power outlet [6]) can be identified by the two thin slots where the blades sit with a single semicircle shaped hole below for the slightly longer earthed pin.
  3. Connect one end of the cord into the bottom of the mains USB adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPad 4. The iPad 4 lightning connector is situated at the bottom of the iPad 4.
  4. Turn on the Honduran power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that appears in the top right hand corner of the iPad 4 will display a charging icon to indicate that the iPad 4 is recharging taking roughly 1 - 4 hours to fully recharge to 100% capacity. [AD]
Powering the iPad 4 with a Honduran power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type B USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - wikipedia.org page about Honduras
  2. Apple - official iPad user guide
  3. iec.ch - Type A power outlet
  4. Type A USB power plug adapter - With its two-blade, ungrounded design, the Type A USB power plug adapter offers a straightforward way to convert electrical outlets in countries like the United States and Canada into USB ports for easy device 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. 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..