Plug types
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz
Hong Kong uses Type G outlets at 230V, 50Hz.
Note: The rest of China uses types A, C, I.
Hong Kong: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide
Do travellers to Hong Kong need an adapter?
It depends where you're coming from. Here's what we'd pack from the most common origins. Click any row for the full per-pair breakdown.
| From | Plug adapter | Voltage converter | Full guide |
|---|---|---|---|
|
United Kingdom
Type G · 230V
|
Not needed | Not needed | United Kingdom → Hong Kong |
|
Ireland
Type G · 230V
|
Not needed | Not needed | Ireland → Hong Kong |
|
Australia
Type I · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | Australia → Hong Kong |
|
Germany
Type C, F · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | Germany → Hong Kong |
|
France
Type C, E · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | France → Hong Kong |
|
Italy
Type C, F, L · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | Italy → Hong Kong |
|
Spain
Type C, F · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | Spain → Hong Kong |
|
Netherlands
Type C, F · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | Netherlands → Hong Kong |
|
Switzerland
Type C, J · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | Switzerland → Hong Kong |
|
Belgium
Type C, E · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | Belgium → Hong Kong |
|
United States
Type A, B · 120V
|
Needed | Check devices | United States → Hong Kong |
|
Canada
Type A, B · 120V
|
Needed | Check devices | Canada → Hong Kong |
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United Kingdom → Hong KongPlug adapter Not neededVoltage converter Not needed
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Ireland → Hong KongPlug adapter Not neededVoltage converter Not needed
-
Australia → Hong KongPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
-
Germany → Hong KongPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
-
France → Hong KongPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
-
Italy → Hong KongPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
-
Spain → Hong KongPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
-
Netherlands → Hong KongPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
-
Switzerland → Hong KongPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
-
Belgium → Hong KongPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
-
United States → Hong KongPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Check devices
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Canada → Hong KongPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Check devices
Frequently asked
What type of plug does Hong Kong use?
Hong Kong uses Type G outlets at 230V, 50Hz.
What's the voltage in Hong Kong?
Hong Kong runs on 230V at 50Hz — that's the high-voltage standard. Dual-voltage devices (most phones, laptops, modern chargers labelled "100-240V") work as-is. Single-voltage devices like hair dryers, curling irons, and travel kettles do not without a converter.
Do I need a travel adapter for Hong Kong?
Only if your home country uses a different plug type. Travellers from any country whose plugs aren't Type G will need an adapter. Use the table above or the calculator to check your specific pair.
Check a specific pair
Not coming from one of the origins above? Drop your actual starting country in and we'll compute the verdict for you.