Charging your iPhone 5 from a power outlet in The Dominican Republic

A page showing how to charge your iPhone 5 from a Dominican Republic power outlet with a Lightning Apple cable and a Type A USB charger and charging the iPhone 5 using a three pinned Type B power adapter.

Dominican Republic power outlet

Varying different standards and sockets can often be daunting when planning to visit a new country especially for the first time traveller. These instructions have been specifically written to prevent visitors having to worry if they'll be able to charge the iPhone 5 when they're travelling abroad.When you're staying in The Dominican Republic the following useful instructions show how to power your iPhone 5 by using their standard Type B or A 110 volt 60Hz wall outlets, a majority of Dominicanse will normally use Type B plugs in their plug outlets. You'll find power sockets will change depending on which area you are travelling to so please read the North America and power supplies page for a complete list of regions and countries. If the iPhone 5 slowly recharges or doesn't turn on when travelling to The Dominican Republic from a different country please check that it is compatible with a 110 volt power supply. Typically electrical devices which come from a country which use a higher voltage (for example 220 volts) can take longer to charge or won't power up, check that the device is a dual voltage device (marked with 100-240 volts) otherwise you may need to use an additional transformer to ensure proper use. These instructions assume that you are running Apple iOS 7 or greater on the iPhone 5.

Charging the iPhone 5 in The Dominican Republic

Can you use the iPhone 5 in The Dominican Republic?

You can use the iPhone 5 in The Dominican Republic.

What is the best travel charger for recharging the iPhone 5 in The Dominican Republic?

If travelling to more than one country or bringing more than just your iPhone 5 then the best travel adapter for The Dominican Republic is a multiple USB port adapter which includes swappable plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. Dominicanse use two different standards of wall outlets (types B and A) and bringing this ensures that you are covered for type A.

Because these chargers come with interchangeable pins and can handle 100 to 240 volts will mean you can travel to over 100 countries in Asia, North America, Europe and Africa simply by switching the supplied plugs over. If your iPhone 5 can support Fast Charge (note that not all USB devices can) then you'll benefit from quicker recharging times with one of these types of USB power adapters and additional support for more power demanding devices.

This means you can power more than one device at once without needing to buy individual power adapters or occupying additional power sockets. Because you are only bringing a single international travel charger will keep the overall weight down, making it ideal to store in hand luggage while travelling and on hand for recharging your iPhone 5 at an airport or on your flight. Because of their versatility these types of adapters can be used at home not just abroad so when you’re not on holiday they can sit overnight charging multiple smartphones and tablets without needing an additional plug socket.

If you travel to The Dominican Republic we suggest buying this type of versatile power adapter at your preferred electronics retailer. The travel charger illustrated here is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been tested successfully with multiple USB devices in numerous different countries around the world on a daily basis.

Alternative travel adapter for The Dominican Republic

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from around the world who only have USB devices such as the iPhone 5, however for visitors also wishing to use their domestic plugs these power converters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All 3 power strips offer surge protection which can be useful for travellers to counties with unstable power supplies to prevent damage to any connected appliances. These travel converters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs which cover Continental Europe, America, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, China 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 compact power converter for travellers originating from North America visiting The Dominican Republic using 3 pinned type B 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 the US using type B plugs and offers the same set of features as the BESTEK with one less AC outlet at almost half 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 perfect for a wide range of travellers from around the world visiting The Dominican Republic. [8] [AD]
What is the best travel charger for recharging the iPhone 5 in The Dominican Republic?

Charging the iPhone 5 from a Dominican Republic power outlet by using a two pinned Type A USB adapter

A page showing how to charge your iPhone 5 from a Dominican Republic power outlet with a Lightning Apple cable and a Type A USB charger.

  1. If you want to supply power to the iPhone 5 using a Dominican Republic power outlet you'll need a Type A USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (usually supplied with the device by Apple).
  2. Start by inserting the Type A USB power plug adapter into the Dominican Republic power outlet. The wall outlet (sometimes called the Type A power outlet [3]) is recognised by 2 adjacent slots for live and neutral pins.
  3. Connect one end of the Apple Lightning cable into the bottom of the mains power 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 Dominican Republic power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which you'll find in the top right hand corner of your cellphone will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPhone 5 is charging which should take between 1 to 4 hours to recharge. [AD]
Charging the iPhone 5 from a Dominican Republic power outlet by using a two pinned Type A USB adapter

Powering the iPhone 5 with a Dominican Republic power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type B USB adapter

Using the Apple USB Lightning connector with a 3 pin Type B power adapter to charge your iPhone 5 with a Dominican Republic power outlet.

  1. If you want to power the iPhone 5 using the Dominican Republic power outlet you'll need a Type B USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (usually supplied with your device by Apple).
  2. Begin by taking the Type B USB power plug adapter and plugging it into the wall supply. You can identify the wall outlet by the two slots for live and neutral blades with a single semicircle hole below for the long grounded pin.
  3. Connect the USB end of the Apple charging cord into the bottom of the USB power adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on the iPhone 5. You can find the Lightning connector on the iPhone 5 found at the bottom of the iPhone 5.
  4. Turn on the Dominican Republic power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which appears in the top right corner of the cellphone screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the phone is charging and takes around 60 to 240 minutes to fully recharge. [AD]
Powering the iPhone 5 with a Dominican Republic power outlet by using a 3 pinned Type B USB adapter

See also

  1. Wikipedia - wikipedia entry about The Dominican Republic
  2. Apple - official iPhone user guide
  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 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 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..