Charging Apple devices overseas (South Africa)

I am bringing an iPhone 12 mini and an iPad (9th Gen) both running iOS 16.5.1 to South Africa - Cape Town and Botswana. I will need both type “M” and type “G” AC adaptors, but my concern is voltage conversion. I’d rather not buy a voltage converter if I can avoid it. Can the Apple devices themselves handle varying voltage, or will I have to use an Apple charging block?


I’m considering buying AC adaptors with ports for USB (a) and USB (c), so just need to know whether or not I’ll need an Apple charging block at all?



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Posted on Jul 28, 2023 05:19 PM

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Jul 28, 2023 05:37 PM in response to JPLubow

Modern chargers adapt automatically to most international voltages in the 100-240V range. If you wish to confirm this for your charger most have voltage ranges embossed in tiny letters on the back. You may need a plug adapter to actually fit your plug to whatever they use in the country you are visiting. Sometimes those are easily found in stores in the country you are visiting or you may wish to buy one in advance online or in a store selling travel supplies.


Something else I find handy is an extension cord since I often have to charge multiple items overnight. I have also found that sometimes the nearest outlet is across the room from where I want to use a device. If you get one in the your country of residence you only need a single plug adapter because you have multiple outlets on the strip. Just make sure you get one suited to the power supply of the country you are visiting since many other countries use 220V.


Your only concern may be if you are traveling to a location with an "unclean" electrical supply and if voltage spikes are an issue. If that is the case you can investigate purchasing a surge protector to protect your device.


Newer Apple devices charge at a higher wattage than some traditional chargers. Make sure you get one of the recommended wattage that corresponds to or exceeds the one on the chargers you are leaving at home.


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