Do You Need a Travel Adapter for Hong Kong?
Hong Kong uses Type D and Type G sockets at 230 V, 50 Hz. (Hong Kong is a territory of China.) Phone and laptop chargers from the UK plug straight in. From the US, Europe, Australia, Canada and Japan you need a Type D or G adapter. Single-voltage hair dryers from the US, Canada and Japan also need a voltage converter.
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Verdict by where you are travelling from
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| From | Phone, laptop or USB charger | Hair dryer or straightener | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| The US | Adapter Type D/G | Converter + Type D/G adapter | Type D adapter · Step-down converter (amazon.com) |
| The UK | Works | Works | Nothing |
| Europe | Adapter Type D/G | Adapter Type D/G | Type D adapter (amazon.de) |
| Australia | Adapter Type D/G | Adapter Type D/G | Type D adapter (amazon.com.au) |
| Canada | Adapter Type D/G | Converter + Type D/G adapter | Type D adapter · Step-down converter (amazon.ca) |
| Japan | Adapter Type D/G | Converter + Type D/G adapter | Type D adapter · Step-down converter (amazon.co.jp) |
Phone, laptop, USB and camera chargers are dual voltage, so they only need the right plug. Single-voltage hair dryers, straighteners and kettles need a converter unless rated for 220–240 V; electric shavers and CPAP machines vary by model. Read the INPUT line on the label. Adapter or converter?
More about sockets in Hong Kong
Unlike China (Types A and I, 230 V), Hong Kong uses Types D and G at 230 V, so do not assume an adapter for China will fit. 1 other country or territory in Asia has exactly the same socket types (of 35 in the region). The national plug standard is BS 1363, BS 546.
Type G is most common.
Standard and note from Wikipedia, Mains electricity by country (CC BY-SA 4.0), retrieved 8 September 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What plug does Hong Kong use?
Hong Kong uses Type D and Type G sockets. Type D: three large round pins in a triangle. Type G: three rectangular pins in a triangle, fused plug. Type M sockets are also reported occasionally.
What is the voltage in Hong Kong?
Hong Kong runs on 230 V at 50 Hz.
Can I charge my iPhone or laptop in Hong Kong?
Yes. Phones, laptops and USB chargers are dual voltage (100–240 V), so 230 V is fine. Chargers from the UK plug straight in. From the US, Europe, Australia, Canada and Japan you need a Type D or G plug adapter.
Do I need a voltage converter for Hong Kong?
Only for single-voltage appliances made for 100–127 V countries, such as many hair dryers, straighteners and kettles. Anything marked INPUT 100–240 V works with a plug adapter alone.
Other countries in Asia
Same plugs and voltage as Hong Kong
Socket types: Type D Type G · Voltage by country
Data verified 8 September 2026 against the IEC World Plugs dataset, WorldStandards and Wikipedia. How this data was verified.