Charging the iPhone 5 when planning a trip to Finland

A page showing how to charge your iPhone 5 with a Finnish power outlet using the USB Lightning Apple cable and a 2 pin Type C USB charger and how to power the iPhone 5 using a 2 pin Schuko Type F USB charger.

Finnish power outlet

Differing voltages and sockets can often be confusing when planning on staying in another country especially if you've never been there before. The following guide tells you exactly what you'll need to power your iPhone 5 when travelling to Finland using the Type F or C 230 volt 50Hz plug outlets. If you are travelling to Finland from another country ensure that your iPhone 5 can be charged using a 240v supply. If it originated in a country which uses a lower voltage (for example 110v) make sure your iPhone 5 is dual voltage (marked with 100-240 volts) otherwise you may need to use an additional converter to prevent the device from overheating during charging. These instructions assume that you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPhone 5.

Charging the iPhone 5 in Finland

Can you use the iPhone 5 in Finland?

You can use the iPhone 5 in Finland by using a power adaptor.

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

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

This means you can recharge multiple devices simultaneously without needing to buy individual travel chargers. By only packing a single lightweight USB travel charger will keep the overall weight down, making it ideal to fold up and store in hand baggage and on hand for recharging your iPhone 5 at an airport or on the flight. Due to their space saving flexibility these types of power adapters can be used at home not just abroad so when you’re not on holiday they can be used under your bedside table charging multiple phones and tablets with just a single power outlet.

We recommend buying an adaptable travel charger of this nature at your preferred electronics retailer. The multipurpose travel charger illustrated here is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested for powering multiple USB devices in numerous countries around the world on a daily basis.

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 strips provide larger but more versatile solutions. All 3 power strips offer surge protection which can be crucial when visiting regions with unreliable or unstable power grids to prevent damage to any connected appliances. These power converters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs which cover 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 best selling compact option for travellers originating from North America visiting 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 from the US using type B plugs. This is a cheaper alternative to the BESTEK with just one less AC outlet at almost half price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has 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 suitable for a majority of travellers from around the world visiting Finland. [8] [AD]
What is the best power adapter for the iPhone 5 in Finland?

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

A page showing how to charge your iPhone 5 with a Finnish power outlet using the USB Lightning Apple cable and a 2 pin Type C USB charger.

  1. In order to supply power to the iPhone 5 using 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] - typically supplied with your iPhone 5.
  2. Start by plugging the Type C USB power plug adapter into the Finnish power outlet. You can recognise this plug supply by the two round adjacent holes for live and neutral pins.
  3. Connect the USB end of the USB Lightning cable into the bottom of 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 Finnish power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which appears in the top right corner of the mobile will display a charge icon to indicate that the mobile is charging which takes between 60 to 240 minutes to fully recharge to full capacity. [AD]
How to use a Europlug Type C power charger for charging your iPhone 5 from a Finnish power outlet

How to use a Schuko Type F power charger for charging your iPhone 5 from a Finnish power outlet

Using a Lightning connector with a two pin Schuko Type F USB charger to charge your iPhone 5 with a Finnish power outlet.

  1. If you want to power your iPhone 5 from a Finnish power outlet you'll need a Type F USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5], typically already included with the device by Apple.
  2. Begin the process by plugging the Type F USB power plug adapter into the wall supply. You can identify the power outlet by the two large adjacent holes next to each other where the live and neutral pins slide into along with two metal grounding clips above and below.
  3. Plug in one end of the USB to Apple Lightning cable into the USB power adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 5. The iPhone 5 Lightning connector can be found at bottom of your iPhone 5 under the home button.
  4. Turn on the Finnish power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that you'll find in the top right hand corner of your iPhone 5 screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the phone is recharging which takes roughly one-four hours to recharge. [AD]
How to use a Schuko Type F power charger for charging your iPhone 5 from a Finnish power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Wikipedia entry about Finland
  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..