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Hong Kong

The practical basics before you go: plugs, emergency numbers, money, tipping and the time.

Emergency999All emergencies

Plug typesG220 V · 50 Hz CurrencyHKDHong Kong Dollar

Drives on theleft

TippingA service charge is often included

Local time–+852 · Calling code

In brief

About 7.5 million people live in Hong Kong, on 1,114 km².

Population: 7,498,900
Area: 1,114 km²
Official languages: Cantonese and English

Special administrative region of

China

Land borders

China

Facts change, so check the important things before you travel.
Population: World Bank, 2025 (CC BY 4.0). Area and languages: Wikidata. Facts fetched October 30, 2026.

Before you go

Which plugs are used in Hong Kong?
Sockets take plug type G, at 220 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in Hong Kong?
Call 999 for police, ambulance and fire.
Do you tip in Hong Kong?
A service charge is often included.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Hong Kong?
Traffic drives on the left, so look right first when you cross the street.
What currency is used in Hong Kong?
Prices are in Hong Kong Dollar (HKD).
What language do they speak in Hong Kong?
Official languages: Cantonese and English.
How do I call a number in Hong Kong from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +852.