Charging your iPhone 5C from a power outlet in Finland

Using a USB Lightning Apple cable and a Type C Europlug power charger to charge your iPhone 5C with a Finnish power outlet and recharging the iPhone 5C using a 2 pin Schuko Type F power adapter.

Finnish power outlet

Various combinations of standards and voltages can all be daunting when planning on visiting another country if you've never been there before. However this isn't as complex as it appears, with only a handful of different types of common standards being used throughout the world this guide tells you exactly what you'll need to buy in advance to charge the iPhone 5C . This guide has been written to prevent travellers worrying if they'll be able to power their iPhone 5C abroad.When you're staying in Finland the following useful instructions show how to power your iPhone 5C by using their standard Type F or C 230 volt 50Hz wall outlets. When travelling to Finland from a different country please make sure that your iPhone 5C can be charged using a 240v supply. If the iPhone 5C was purchased in a country which uses a lower voltage such as 110 volts double check the iPhone 5C is dual-voltage (marked with a 100-240 volt notation) else you may need to use an additional power transformer to prevent the device from overheating whilst powering it. These instructions assume that you have installed Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPhone 5C.

Charging the iPhone 5C in Finland

Can you use the iPhone 5C in Finland?

You can use the iPhone 5C in Finland.

What is the best power adapter for the iPhone 5C in Finland?

When you are travelling with more than your iPhone 5C the best international travel charger for Finland to buy is a multiple USB adapter which includes compatible plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger. Finns use two different types of power outlets (F and C) and bringing this will ensure that you are covered for type C. As these chargers come with interchangeable plugs and handle from 100 - 240 volts it makes them ideal for over 100 countries around the world just by switching the included heads. If your iPhone 5C supports Fast Charge then you'll benefit from much quicker recharging times with one of these USB power adapters, plus additional support for more power hungry devices.

This will also allow you to power more than one device at once without needing to buy multiple power adapters or occupying additional wall sockets. Because you are only bringing a single international travel charger will keep the overall weight down, making it ideal to store in hand luggage while travelling as well as being on hand for recharging your iPhone 5C at an airport or on the flight. Due to their space saving versatility these types of chargers can be used when you return home not just abroad so when you’re not on holiday they can be used overnight charging multiple tablets, phones and e-readers with just a single wall outlet.

We suggest searching for this type of flexible travel adapter online. The multipurpose power adapter illustrated here is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested for powering multiple USB devices in numerous different countries.

Alternative travel adapter for Finland

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from around the world wanting to charge devices using USB, but for those also wanting to use their domestic plugs the following power converters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power adapters offer surge protection which is useful for visitors of regions with unreliable or unstable power grids. These power converters are supplied with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering both Finland 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 most popular portable power adapter for travellers originating from America going to Finland.
  • 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 originating from America using type B plugs and is a much more cost effective alternative to the BESTEK with just 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 Finland. [8] [AD]
What is the best power adapter for the iPhone 5C in Finland?

Charging the iPhone 5C from a Finnish power outlet by using a two pinned Europlug Type C USB adapter

A page showing how to charge your iPhone 5C from a Finnish power outlet with a Lightning cable and a Type C Europlug power adapter.

  1. To charge the iPhone 5C from the Finnish power outlet you will need to use a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] - this USB cable is typically supplied with your iPhone 5C by Apple.
  2. Start by plugging the Type C USB power plug adapter into the Finnish power outlet. You can identify the wall outlet by the two adjacent holes next to each other for live and neutral.
  3. Connect one end of the Apple power cable into the bottom of the power adapter 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 Finnish 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 charging taking around 60 to 240 minutes to fully recharge to full capacity. [AD]
Charging the iPhone 5C from a Finnish power outlet by using a two pinned Europlug Type C USB adapter

Charging the iPhone 5C from a Finnish power outlet by using a two pinned Schuko Type F USB adapter

Using the Apple Lightning cable and a 2 pin Type F Schuko power adapter to recharge your iPhone 5C with a Finnish power outlet.

  1. If you want to supply power to the iPhone 5C using the Finnish power outlet you'll need a Type F USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (usually supplied with your device by Apple).
  2. Plug the Type F USB power plug adapter into the power supply. You can identify the wall supply by the two large round adjacent holes next to each other for live and neutral along with a pair of thin grounding clips above and below.
  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 5C. The iPhone 5C Lightning connector is situated at bottom of the iPhone 5C under the home button.
  4. Switch on the Finnish 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 5C is powering up which typically takes roughly one-four hours to recharge. [AD]
Charging the iPhone 5C from a Finnish power outlet by using a two pinned Schuko Type F USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Finland entry on wikipedia
  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..