Charging the iPhone 5 when staying in Guyana

Using the Apple USB Lightning cable and a Type B power adapter to recharge your iPhone 5 with a Guyanese power outlet, powering the iPhone 5 using a three pinned Type G power charger and charging the iPhone 5 using a double pin Type A power charger

Guyanese power outlet

Differing combinations of voltages and region codes can often be daunting when planning to travel to another country if you've never been there before. These guidelines have been written to help assist travellers wanting to charge the iPhone 5 abroad.If you're visiting Guyana the following useful instructions show powering the iPhone 5 using the G, A, B or D type Guyanese 220 volt 60Hz plug outlets. When travelling you'll find most power sources will vary regionally therefore please read the Wiki Connections travel power connections page where you'll find a full list of countries. When you are travelling to Guyana from another country check that the iPhone 5 can accept a 240v supply. If it was purchased in a country which uses a lower voltage such as 110 volts make sure your iPhone 5 is dual voltage (indicated by 100-240 volts) otherwise you may need to use an additional voltage converter to stop the device from over-heating during charging. These instructions assume you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPhone 5.

Charging the iPhone 5 in Guyana

Can the iPhone 5 be used in Guyana?

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

What is the best travel charger for recharging the iPhone 5 in Guyana?

When travelling to multiple countries and bringing more than just your iPhone 5 then the best international travel adapter for Guyana to buy is a multiple USB adapter which includes compatible plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger. Guyanese use four different standards of wall outlets (types G, A, B and D) and bringing this will ensure that you are covered for both types A and G. As these types of chargers are supplied with interchangeable plugs and can handle 100 to 240 volts it makes them ideal for over 100 countries around the world just by switching the heads over. If your type of iPhone 5 supports Fast Charge (note that not all USB devices can) then you'll benefit from much quicker charging times by using one of these travel chargers along with support for more power hungry devices.

Having a four port adapter means you can power more than one device simultaneously without needing to pack multiple travel chargers on your Guyanese trip or occupying additional wall outlets. Because you are only bringing a single USB travel charger will keep the size and weight down, making it ideal to fold up and store in hand luggage while travelling. Due to their space saving flexibility these types of chargers can be used when you return home not just abroad so when you’re not travelling they can sit under your bedside table charging multiple tablets, smartphones and e-readers without needing an additional wall outlet.

We recommend searching for an adaptable travel adapter similar to this at your preferred electronics retailer - the power adapter illustrated here is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested with multiple USB devices in numerous foreign countries around the world with perfect reliably.

Alternative travel adapter for Guyana

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from any country wanting to charge devices using USB, but for those also wanting to use their domestic plugs these power adapters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power strips offer surge protection which can be useful for travellers to counties with unreliable power grids. These power adapters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs which cover Europe, 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 best selling portable option for travellers originating from America going to Guyana using type B American 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 from America using type B plugs and gives almost the same functionality as the BESTEK with 1 less AC outlet at almost half price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has 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 suitable for most travellers from around the world visiting Guyana. [12] [AD]
What is the best travel charger for recharging the iPhone 5 in Guyana?

Powering the iPhone 5 with a Guyanese power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type G USB adapter

Using a USB Lightning connector and a Type G USB charger to power the iPhone 5 with a Guyanese power outlet.

  1. To power the iPhone 5 using a Guyanese power outlet you'll need a Type G USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (Apple typically supply the cable with the iPhone 5).
  2. Begin by inserting the Type G USB power plug adapter into the Guyanese power outlet. This wall outlet, sometimes called the Type G power outlet [3], can be identified by the 3 rectangular slots containing plastic shutters in a triangular shape for live, neutral and ground pins.
  3. Plug in one end of the Apple charging cord into the USB mains adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 5. The iPhone 5 Lightning connector is situated at bottom of the iPhone 5 under the home button.
  4. Switch on the Guyanese power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that you'll find in the top right hand corner of the phone will display a charging icon to indicate that the phone is charging and takes around 1 - 4 hours to recharge to 100% capacity. [AD]
Powering the iPhone 5 with a Guyanese power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type G USB adapter

How to use a Type A power charger for recharging your iPhone 5 from a Guyanese power outlet

Using an Apple USB Lightning connector and a Type A USB adapter to power the iPhone 5 with a Guyanese power outlet.

  1. If you want to charge the iPhone 5 using the Guyanese power outlet you will need to buy a Type A USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5], the USB cable is typically supplied with the device by Apple.
  2. Plug in the Type A USB power plug adapter into the wall supply. You can recognise this power outlet by two slots next to each other.
  3. Plug in the USB end of the Apple charging cord into the USB mains adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 5. The iPhone 5 Lightning connector is situated at bottom of your iPhone 5 under the home button.
  4. Switch on the Guyanese power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that you'll find in the top right hand corner of the phone screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the phone is powering up and takes roughly 1 to 4 hours to recharge to full capacity. [AD]
How to use a Type A power charger for recharging your iPhone 5 from a Guyanese power outlet

How to use a Type B power charger for recharging your iPhone 5 from a Guyanese power outlet

Using the Apple USB Lightning cable and a Type B power adapter to recharge your iPhone 5 with a Guyanese power outlet.

  1. If you want to charge your iPhone 5 using the Guyanese power outlet you will need a Type B USB power plug adapter [9] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5], this USB cable is typically supplied with the device by Apple.
  2. Begin by inserting the Type B USB power plug adapter into the Guyanese power outlet. This plug outlet (known as the Type B power outlet [8]) can be recognised by 2 thin slots next to each other where the twin plug outlet blades sit with a hole below for the longer grounded pin.
  3. Connect the USB end of the USB to Apple Lightning cable into the USB adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 5. The iPhone 5 Lightning connector can be found at bottom of the iPhone 5 under the home button.
  4. Turn on the Guyanese power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that appears in the top right corner of the iPhone screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the iPhone 5 is powering up which typically takes between 1 to 4 hours to fully recharge to full capacity. [AD]
How to use a Type B power charger for recharging your iPhone 5 from a Guyanese power outlet

How to use a Type D power charger for recharging your iPhone 5 from a Guyanese power outlet

Using an Apple USB Lightning connector and a Type D USB adapter to power the iPhone 5 with a Guyanese power outlet.

  1. In order to power the iPhone 5 from the Guyanese power outlet you will need to use a Type D USB power plug adapter [11] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5], the cable is normally already supplied with your device by Apple.
  2. Firstly you'll need to insert the Type D USB power plug adapter into the power supply. You can recognise this wall outlet by the three round holes in a triangular pattern for live, neutral and ground.
  3. Plug in the USB end of the Apple charging cord into the USB mains adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 5. The iPhone 5 Lightning connector is situated at bottom of your iPhone 5 under the home button.
  4. Switch on the Guyanese power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that you'll find in the top right hand corner of the phone screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the phone is powering up and takes roughly 1 to 4 hours to recharge to full capacity. [AD]
How to use a Type D power charger for recharging your iPhone 5 from a Guyanese power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Guyanese Wikipedia web page
  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 D power outlet
  11. 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..
  12. 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..