Charging the iPhone 6 when visiting Tajikistan

Instructions showing how to power your iPhone 6 with a Tajikistani power outlet with a Lightning Apple cable with a Type C Europlug USB charger and charging the iPhone 6 using a Schuko Type F USB charger.

Tajikistani power outlet

Varying complicated combinations of standards and plugs can all be daunting when planning to travel to another country, especially if you've never visited before. When you're visiting Tajikistan these instructions show how to power your iPhone 6 using the standard Type F or C 220 volt 50Hz plug outlets. If visiting Tajikistan from a different country ensure the iPhone 6 can accept a 240v supply. If your iPhone 6 originated in a country which uses a lower voltage (for example 110v) check the iPhone 6 is dual voltage (indicated by 100-240 volts) else you may need to use an additional voltage converter to prevent the device from overloading when charging it. These instructions assume that you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPhone 6.

Charging the iPhone 6 in Tajikistan

Can you use the iPhone 6 in Tajikistan?

Yes, you can connect the iPhone 6 to a Tajikistani power outlet.

What is the best power charger for recharging the iPhone 6 in Tajikistan?

When travelling to more than one country and bringing along more than just your iPhone 6 the best international travel charger for Tajikistan is a multiple USB adapter which includes compatible plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger. There are two standards of power outlets in Tajikistan (types F and C) and using a travel charger like this will ensure that you are covered for type C.

Because these chargers are supplied with interchangeable plugs and can handle 100 to 240 volts will mean that you can travel to multiple countries in Europe, Asia, North America and Africa just by switching the plugs over. If your iPhone 6 is compatible with Fast Charge then you'll benefit from much faster charging times with one of these USB travel chargers and additional compatibility with certain power demanding devices like tablets.

Unlike other chargers this means you can power more than one device at the same time without needing to buy seperate power adapters on your Tajikistani trip. Only bringing a single lightweight USB travel charger will also keep the weight down, making it ideal to fold up in hand baggage while travelling. Due to their space saving versatility these types of adapters can be used back at home as well as abroad so when you’re not on holiday they can sit under your bedside table charging multiple tablets, smartphones and speakers and using only a single power outlet.

We recommend searching for this type of flexible power adapter at your preferred electronics retailer. The multipurpose travel charger illustrated is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been tested successfully with multiple USB devices in numerous countries around the world with good reliably.

Alternative travel adapter for Tajikistan

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 the following power strips 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. These power adapters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs which cover both Tajikistan and over 150 countries around the world:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK international travel converter has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the best selling portable option for travellers originating from North America visiting Tajikistan 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 and offers almost the same functionality as the BESTEK with only one less AC outlet for almost half the 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 most travellers from around the world visiting Tajikistan. [8] [AD]
What is the best power charger for recharging the iPhone 6 in Tajikistan?

Powering the iPhone 6 with a Tajikistani power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter

Using a USB Lightning cable and a double pin Type C Europlug power charger to recharge the iPhone 6 with a Tajikistani power outlet.

  1. In order to supply power to the iPhone 6 from the Tajikistani power outlet you'll need a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (Apple typically supply this USB cable when you purchase your iPhone 6).
  2. Start by taking the Type C USB power plug adapter and inserting it in the power outlet. You can identify this power outlet by the 2 round adjacent holes.
  3. Connect one end of the charging cable into the mains USB adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 6. You can find the Lightning connector on the iPhone 6 situated at the bottom of your iPhone 6.
  4. Switch on the Tajikistani 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 6 is recharging which takes around 1 - 4 hours to fully recharge. [AD]
Powering the iPhone 6 with a Tajikistani power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter

How to use a Type F power charger for recharging your iPhone 6 from a Tajikistani power outlet

A guide showing you how to charge your iPhone 6 from a Tajikistani power outlet by using the Apple Lightning connector and a Type F power adapter.

  1. If you want to charge your iPhone 6 using a Tajikistani power outlet you'll need to use a Type F USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] - Apple normally supply this USB cable when you buy the iPhone 6.
  2. Plug in the Type F USB power plug adapter in the power supply. This sunken circular plug supply can be identified by the two adjacent holes next to each other where the plug outlet pins go and a pair of two grounding clips above and below.
  3. Then connect the USB end of the USB Lightning power cord into the bottom of the mains power charger and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 6. The iPhone 6 Lightning connector can be found at bottom of your iPhone 6 under the home button.
  4. Turn on the Tajikistani power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that appears in the top right hand corner of your phone will display a charging icon to indicate that the iPhone is powering up which takes between one to four hours to recharge to full capacity. [AD]
How to use a Type F power charger for recharging your iPhone 6 from a Tajikistani power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Tajikistan 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 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..