🔌 Plugs & adapters
No. Sockets are the same as in the UK (type G), so your UK plugs fit.
The voltage (220V) is close to the UK's 230V, so UK appliances work with just a plug adapter.
- Type G: Three rectangular pins (the UK plug)
🕒 Time difference
Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead of the UK in the UK winter and 7 hours ahead of the UK in the UK summer (the clocks change on different dates).
💶 Money & tipping
Hong Kong uses the Hong Kong dollar (HKD).
Most restaurants add a 10% service charge. Leaving small change is fine.
🚗 Driving
Traffic drives on the left, the same as in the UK. Speed limits are signed in km/h. Convert km/h to mph →
🗣️ Language & phone
Main language: Cantonese and English. Dialling code: +852.
Quick answers for Hong Kong
Other countries with the same plugs
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter for Hong Kong?
No. Sockets are the same as in the UK (type G), so your UK plugs fit. The voltage (220V) is close to the UK's 230V, so UK appliances work with just a plug adapter.
What plug type does Hong Kong use?
Hong Kong uses type G: type G – Three rectangular pins (the UK plug). The voltage is 220V at 50Hz.
What is the time difference between the UK and Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is 8 hours ahead of the UK in the UK winter and 7 hours ahead of the UK in the UK summer (the clocks change on different dates).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Hong Kong?
On the left, the same as the UK.
What currency is used in Hong Kong?
The Hong Kong dollar (HKD).
Do you tip in Hong Kong?
Most restaurants add a 10% service charge. Leaving small change is fine.
What is the dialling code for Hong Kong?
+852. From a UK phone, dial +852 and drop the first 0 of the local number.
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