Charging the iPhone in Honduras

Using an Apple USB 30-pin cable and a two pinned Type A power charger to charge the iPhone from a Honduran power outlet and how to recharge the iPhone using a Type B power adapter.

Honduran power outlet

If you are planning a holiday to Honduras it can be useful to know if you'll be able to charge any common devices like mobiles and tablets when you're there. By not knowing which power supply is being used in Honduras you could end up either weighing yourself down with unnecessary spare adaptors or bring the wrong power adaptor, leaving you having to buy or borrow a potentially overpriced adaptor when you're there. Various frequencies and region codes can often cause confusion when planning to stay in another country, especially if you've never visited before. This page was specifically written to prevent travellers needing to worry if they can charge their iPhone when abroad.This page contains instructions which shows what you'll need to charge the iPhone when you are in Honduras by using their Type B or A Honduran 110 volt 60Hz plug outlets, most Catrachos typically use the Type B sockets in their wall outlets. If the iPhone charges slowly or does not power up when travelling to Honduras from a different country check that it is compatible with a 110 volt power supply. Typically electrical devices which originated from a different country which use a higher voltage (for example 240 volts) either take longer to charge or won't power up, check your iPhone is dual voltage (marked with 100-240 volts) otherwise you may need to use an additional voltage converter to ensure proper use. If you intend to visit a Honduran city such as Tegucigalpa we recommend reading the Honduras Wikipedia web page [1] for more indepth details.

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Charging the iPhone in Honduras

Can you use the iPhone in Honduras?

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

What is the best travel adapter for the iPhone in Honduras?

If you are travelling to multiple countries and bringing more than just your iPhone the best international travel charger for Honduras is a multiple USB port adapter which includes compatible plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger. Hondurans use two different standards of plug sockets (types B and A) and using a power charger like this will ensure that you are covered for type A.

Because these chargers come with interchangeable plugs and handle 100 volts to 240 volts it makes them ideal for multiple countries in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa simply by switching the supplied heads. If your type of iPhone can support 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 power chargers. Because you are only bringing a single USB travel charger will also keep the weight down, making it ideal to store in hand baggage whilst travelling as well as being on hand for charging your iPhone at the airport or on a flight. Because of their flexibility these types of power chargers can be used when back at home not just abroad so when you’re not travelling they can be used under your bedside table charging multiple tablets, smartphones and speakers and using only a single power outlet.

If you travel to different continents we recommend buying an adaptable power adapter of this nature online. The power adapter illustrated here is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested for charging multiple USB devices in numerous countries on a daily basis.

Alternative travel adapter for Honduras

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from around the world wanting to recharge devices using USB, but for those also wishing to use their domestic plugs these power strips provide larger but more versatile solutions. All 3 power adapters offer surge protection which is crucial for visitors of counties with unreliable power grids to prevent damage to any connected devices from voltage spikes. These travel converters come supplied with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering Europe, North America, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, China and over 150 countries around the world:

  • 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 option for travellers originating from North America visiting Honduras using 3 pin type B US plug sockets.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Also having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the Orico is also aimed at travellers originating from the US using type B plugs. This is a much cheaper alternative to the BESTEK with 1 less AC outlet at almost half price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has just 2 AC outlets but offers 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 perfect for a wide range of travellers from around the world visiting Honduras. [8] [AD]
What is the best travel adapter for the iPhone in Honduras?

How to use a Type A power charger for charging your iPhone from a Honduran power outlet

Using an Apple USB 30-pin cable and a two pinned Type A power charger to charge the iPhone from a Honduran power outlet.

  1. In order to power the iPhone using the Honduran power outlet you'll need a Type A USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple 30 pin cable [5] (the cable is typically supplied with the device).
  2. First you'll need to insert the Type A USB power plug adapter in the power supply. This plug outlet, sometimes called the Type A power outlet [3], is identified by 2 slots adjacent to each other where the twin blades go.
  3. Plug in one end of the USB to Apple 30 pin cable into the USB adapter and the other end into the dock connector on the iPhone. The iPhone dock connector is found at bottom of the iPhone.
  4. Turn on the Honduran power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that appears in the top right hand corner of your cell will display a charging icon to indicate that the phone is charging and takes between 60-240 minutes to fully recharge. [AD]
How to use a Type A power charger for charging your iPhone from a Honduran power outlet

Charging the iPhone from a Honduran power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type B USB adapter

Instructions on how to charge your iPhone from a Honduran power outlet by using the Apple 30-pin cable and a three pinned Type B power charger.

  1. In order to power the iPhone from the Honduran power outlet you'll need a Type B USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple 30 pin cable [5] (the cable is normally supplied with the device).
  2. Plug the Type B USB power plug adapter in the power supply. This plug outlet, sometimes called the Type B power outlet [6], is identified by two slots where the plug outlet blades go with a single hole below for the longer ground pin.
  3. Then connect one end of the 30 pin cord 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 Honduran power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which you'll find in the top right hand corner of the cell screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the iPhone is charging, typically taking roughly one-four hours to recharge to full capacity. [AD]
Charging the iPhone from a Honduran power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type B USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Honduras Wikipedia web page
  2. Apple - the original iPhone product manual
  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 30 pin cable - This connects compatible iPhones, iPods and iPads to a USB port for charging, syncing and playing music.
  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..