Charging your iPhone 6 from a power outlet in Lebanon

Instructions showing how to charge your iPhone 6 with a Lebanese power outlet with the Apple USB Lightning connector and a 2 pin Type A power charger, how to charge the iPhone 6 using a 3 pin Type G USB plug and powering the iPhone 6 using a Type B power adapter

Lebanese power outlet

Different frequencies and standards can often be confusing when planning on visiting a foreign country, especially to the first time traveller. The following guide tells you exactly how to supply power to the iPhone 6 when you are travelling to Lebanon using the G, A, B, C or D type Lebanese 220 volt 50Hz power outlets, Type G plug outlets will be used by a majority of Lebanese. If you are travelling to Lebanon from a different country please check the iPhone 6 can accept a 240v supply. If it was purchased from a country which uses a lower voltage such as 120 volts check the device 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 overheating during charging. These instructions assume that you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPhone 6.

Charging the iPhone 6 in Lebanon

Can the iPhone 6 be used in Lebanon?

Yes, you can connect the iPhone 6 to a Lebanese power outlet by using the correct power adaptor.

What is the best power charger for recharging the iPhone 6 in Lebanon?

If you are travelling to multiple countries then the best travel charger for Lebanon is a multiple USB port charger which includes compatible plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. There are five standards of plug sockets that Lebanese use (G, A, B, C and D) and using a travel adapter like this will ensure that you are covered for both types A, C and G.

Because these types of chargers are supplied with interchangeable plugs and can handle 100 volts - 240 volts will mean you can travel to multiple countries in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa simply by changing the heads over. If your type of iPhone 6 supports Fast Charge then you'll benefit from faster charging times by using one of these types of travel chargers along with compatibility with certain power demanding devices like tablets. Unlike other travel adapters having a four port adapter means you can recharge multiple devices simultaneously without needing to buy seperate travel chargers on your Lebanese trip. By only needing a single USB travel charger will also keep the size and weight down, making it perfect to fold up and store in hand baggage. Due to their space saving flexibility these types of power adapters can be used when back at home so when you’re not travelling they can be used under your bedside table charging multiple smartphones, tablets and speakers using just a single power outlet.

We recommend buying a versatile travel charger of this nature online; the 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.

Alternative travel adapter for Lebanon

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 wanting to use their domestic plugs the following power strips provide larger but more versatile solutions. All 3 power converters offer surge protection which is necessary for travellers to regions with unreliable or unstable power grids. These power converters come supplied with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering Continental Europe, America, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, China 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 portable power adapter for travellers originating from North America going to Lebanon using 3 pin type B plug sockets.
  • 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 America using type B plugs and offers practically the same functionality as the BESTEK with only one less AC outlet at almost half 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 Lebanon. [14] [AD]
What is the best power charger for recharging the iPhone 6 in Lebanon?

Charging the iPhone 6 from a Lebanese power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type G USB adapter

Instructions on how to recharge the iPhone 6 from a Lebanese power outlet with a USB Lightning Apple cable and a Type G USB charger.

  1. In order to supply power to the iPhone 6 using a Lebanese power outlet you'll need a Type G USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (usually supplied with the device by Apple).
  2. Begin by taking the Type G USB power plug adapter and plugging it into the wall supply. You can recognise the wall outlet by three rectangular slots forming a triangular configuration.
  3. Then connect the USB end of the Apple charging cord into the bottom of the USB power adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 6. You can find the Lightning connector on the iPhone 6 situated at the bottom of the iPhone 6.
  4. Turn on the Lebanese power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that you'll find in the top right corner of the phone will display a charging icon to indicate that the phone is recharging which takes roughly one to four hours to completely recharge to full capacity. [AD]
Charging the iPhone 6 from a Lebanese power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type G USB adapter

Charging the iPhone 6 from a Lebanese power outlet by using a two pinned Type A USB adapter

Instructions showing how to charge your iPhone 6 with a Lebanese power outlet with the Apple USB Lightning connector and a 2 pin Type A power charger.

  1. If you want to supply power to the iPhone 6 using a Lebanese power outlet you'll need a Type A USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (usually supplied with the device by Apple).
  2. Start by plugging the Type A USB power plug adapter into the wall supply. The wall outlet (known as a Type A power outlet [6]) is identified by the 2 thin adjacent slots next to each other where the twin plug outlet blades go. Please note power cords with type A outlets which are rated at only 125 V should not be used in The Lebanon so please check first.
  3. Plug in one end of the USB to Apple Lightning cable into the mains power charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 6. The iPhone 6 Lightning connector is situated at bottom of the iPhone 6 under the home button.
  4. Switch on the Lebanese power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which you'll find in the top right hand corner of your iPhone will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPhone 6 is powering up which should take between one-four hours to recharge. [AD]
Charging the iPhone 6 from a Lebanese power outlet by using a two pinned Type A USB adapter

How to use a Type B power charger for charging your iPhone 6 from a Lebanese power outlet

Using the Apple USB Lightning connector with a three pin Type B power adapter to recharge your iPhone 6 with a Lebanese power outlet.

  1. In order to supply power to the iPhone 6 from a Lebanese power outlet you'll need a Type B USB power plug adapter [9] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (Apple will normally supply the cable when you buy your iPhone 6).
  2. Start by taking the Type B USB power plug adapter and plugging it into the wall supply. You can identify the wall outlet by two slots for live and neutral blades with a single semicircle hole below for the longer grounded pin. Be aware power cords with type B plugs which are rated at only 125 V shouldn't be used so please check prior to turning the power on.
  3. Connect one end of the Apple Lightning cable into the mains power adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 6. The iPhone 6 Lightning connector can be found at bottom of your iPhone 6 under the home button.
  4. Switch on the Lebanese power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which appears in the top right hand corner of your iPhone 6 screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the iPhone is powering up and takes roughly 60 to 240 minutes to completely recharge. [AD]
How to use a Type B power charger for charging your iPhone 6 from a Lebanese power outlet

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

A page showing how to charge your iPhone 6 from a Lebanese power outlet with a Lightning Apple cable and a Type C Europlug power adapter.

  1. If you want to supply power to the iPhone 6 using the Lebanese power outlet you'll need a Type C USB power plug adapter [11] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (usually supplied with the device by Apple).
  2. Start by plugging the Type C USB power plug adapter into the wall supply. The wall outlet is identified by 2 round adjacent holes.
  3. Then connect the USB end of the Apple charging cord into the bottom of the USB power adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 6. You can find the Lightning connector on the iPhone 6 situated at the bottom of the iPhone 6.
  4. Turn on the Lebanese power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that you'll find in the top right corner of the phone will display a charging icon to indicate that the phone is recharging which takes roughly one to four hours to completely recharge to full capacity. [AD]
Powering the iPhone 6 with a Lebanese power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter

Powering the iPhone 6 with a Lebanese power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type D USB adapter

A guide showing how to charge your iPhone 6 with a Lebanese power outlet with the Apple Lightning cable and a 3 pin Type D USB charger.

  1. To power the iPhone 6 using the Lebanese power outlet you will need to buy a Type D USB power plug adapter [13] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (this USB cable is typically supplied with your iPhone 6 by Apple).
  2. Insert the Type D USB power plug adapter into the power supply. The wall outlet (sometimes called the Type D power outlet [12]) looks like 3 circular holes forming a triangle pattern for live, neutral and ground.
  3. Plug in one end of the USB to Apple Lightning cable into the USB mains charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 6. The iPhone 6 Lightning connector is situated at bottom of the iPhone 6 under the home button.
  4. Switch on the Lebanese power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that you'll find in the top right hand corner of your cell will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPhone 6 is charging which takes between 1 to 4 hours to recharge to 100% capacity. [AD]
Powering the iPhone 6 with a Lebanese power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type D USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Wikipedia page about Lebanon
  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 A power outlet
  7. 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..
  8. iec.ch - Type B power outlet
  9. 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..
  10. iec.ch - Type C power outlet
  11. 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..
  12. iec.ch - Type D power outlet
  13. 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..
  14. 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..