Hello, traveling to Italy in a few weeks and need to know if I need an electricity converter for my iPhone. Apple states its a world phone and I know I need an adapter but will I need a converter? TIA!
Posted by
Portland, Oregon
5687 posts
I'm sure you won't need a converter - just a simple plug adapter.
Posted by
Placentia, CA
1078 posts
You will only need a plug adapter.
Posted by
San Francisco Bay Area (USA)
16187 posts
If you go to Naples (or even Rome or Milan) you also need a chain to secure it to a body part of yours.
For sure don’t carry it in your back pocket half hanging out.
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32392 posts
jc,
The Apple charger is designed to accommodate a range of voltages from 100-240 VAC. You can verify that by checking the fine print on the small charging cube, looking for the words "Input Voltage" (you may need a magnifying glass). As the others have mentioned, you will need a Euro plug adapter which has two round pins. The Apple charger does not have a ground pin, so a two pin plug adaptor will be fine. I'd suggesting packing a couple of adaptors on your trip, as they're small and easily misplaced.
Of course you'll also have to contend with the issue of getting a roaming plan with your home cell network or buying a SIM when you arrive in Italy (assuming your phone is unlocked).
Posted by
Charlotte, NC
238 posts
The overwhelming majority of portable electronics these days are dual voltage and the iPhone is no exception - just get an adapter for the charging block