Charging the iPhone 5 in Slovakia

A guide showing how to power the iPhone 5 with a Slovak power outlet with a USB Lightning cable and a double pinned Type C power adapter and how to power the iPhone 5 using a double pinned Type E power plug.

Slovak power outlet

Varying complicated combinations of voltages and standards can all be confusing when planning to visit another country to the first time traveller. This isn't as complex as it first appears, with only a handful of different types of standards used in the world this article tells you exactly what to pick up in advance to power the iPhone 5 in Slovakia. These guidelines have been written to help prepare visitors wanting to charge the iPhone 5 when they are going to Slovakia.The following simple instructions shows what you'll need to power the iPhone 5 when you're visiting Slovakia by using their types E or C Slovak 230 volt 50Hz power outlets. If travelling to Slovakia from a different region make sure that the iPhone 5 can accept a 240v supply. If your iPhone 5 originated in a country which uses a lower voltage (for example 110v) double check the iPhone 5 is dual-voltage (indicated by 100-240 volts) otherwise you may need to use an additional power converter to avoid the device from overheating whilst powering it up. These instructions assume that you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPhone 5.

Charging the iPhone 5 in Slovakia

Can you use the iPhone 5 in Slovakia?

Yes, you can connect the iPhone 5 to a Slovak power outlet.

What is the best power adapter for recharging the iPhone 5 in Slovakia?

If travelling with more than just your iPhone 5 then the best travel adapter for Slovakia to buy is a multiple USB charger which includes compatible plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. There are two types of power outlets in Slovakia (types E and C) and using a travel charger like this will ensure that you are covered for type C.

Because these chargers come with interchangeable plugs and handle 100 volts to 240 volts it makes them ideal for over 100 countries around the world simply by changing the supplied plugs. If your type of iPhone 5 supports Fast Charge then you'll benefit from faster recharging times with one of these USB travel chargers and additional compatibility with certain power demanding devices like tablets.

This will allow you to recharge multiple devices at once without needing to buy multiple travel chargers. Because you are only packing a single USB travel charger will also keep the weight down, making it perfect to fold up in hand baggage while travelling and on hand for charging your iPhone 5 at the airport or on a flight. Because of their flexibility these types of travel chargers can be used back at home so when you’re not travelling they can be used overnight charging multiple phones, tablets and speakers and using only a single wall outlet.

We recommend searching for this type of flexible power adapter at an electronics retailer - the power charger illustrated below is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been tested successfully for powering multiple USB devices in numerous foreign countries on a daily basis.

Alternative travel adapter for Slovakia

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 5, but for visitors also wishing to use their domestic plugs the following power converters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power converters offer surge protection which can be useful for travellers to regions with unreliable or unstable power supplies to prevent damage to any connected devices. These power converters are supplied with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs which cover Europe, America, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, China and over 150 destinations:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK international travel adaptor has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the best selling compact power adapter for travellers originating from America going to Slovakia using type B plug sockets.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Similarly having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the travel adapter from Orico is also aimed at travellers originating from the US using type B plugs and gives almost the same set of features as the BESTEK with just one less AC outlet for almost half the price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has 2 AC outlets but offers a 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 suitable for most travellers from around the world visiting Slovakia. [8] [AD]
What is the best power adapter for recharging the iPhone 5 in Slovakia?

How to use a Europlug Type C power charger for charging your iPhone 5 from a Slovak power outlet

A guide showing how to power the iPhone 5 with a Slovak power outlet with a USB Lightning cable and a double pinned Type C power adapter.

  1. To power the iPhone 5 from a Slovak power outlet you will need to use a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] - normally already supplied with your device by Apple.
  2. Begin the process by inserting the Type C USB power plug adapter into the power outlet. The wall supply (sometimes known as the Type C power outlet [3] or Europlug) is recognised by two round adjacent holes next to each other where the pins go.
  3. Plug in one end of the Lightning charging cord into the mains USB charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 5. You can find the Lightning connector on the iPhone 5 situated at the bottom of the iPhone 5.
  4. Switch on the Slovak power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which you'll find in the top right hand corner of the cell screen will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPhone 5 is charging, typically taking roughly 1-4 hours to recharge to full capacity. [AD]
How to use a Europlug Type C power charger for charging your iPhone 5 from a Slovak power outlet

Powering the iPhone 5 with a Slovak power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type E USB adapter

A guide on how to charge the iPhone 5 from a Slovak power outlet using the Apple Lightning connector and a Type E power adapter.

  1. If you want to supply power to your iPhone 5 from the Slovak power outlet you will need a Type E USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (normally already supplied with your device by Apple).
  2. Plug the Type E USB power plug adapter in the power supply. This sunken circular power supply, sometimes known as a Type E power outlet [6], can be identified by two 4.8mm adjacent holes next to each other where the plug outlet pins go plus a metal grounding pin protruding in the top to form a triangular configuration.
  3. Plug in one end of the Lightning charging cord into the mains USB charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 5. You can find the Lightning connector on the iPhone 5 situated at the bottom of the iPhone 5.
  4. Switch on the Slovak power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which you'll find in the top right hand corner of the cell screen will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPhone 5 is charging, typically taking roughly 1-4 hours to recharge to full capacity. [AD]
Powering the iPhone 5 with a Slovak power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type E USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Slovakia Wikipedia web page
  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 E power outlet
  7. Type E USB power plug adapter - Meeting CEE 7/5 and CEE 7/6 standards, the Type E USB power plug adapter uses the Schuko standard with two round pins and an earthing hole. It adapts European outlets such as Germany to USB-standard ports for USB device charging..
  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..