Electricity and sockets
TerritoryComing from the UK, your plugs fit every recorded socket in Hong Kong (Type G), so no adapter is needed.
Sockets at the destination
The grid in Hong Kong works at 230 V and 50 Hz; the recorded sockets is Type G. No surprises on voltage: Hong Kong runs at 230 V, the same range as at home in the UK.
The same socket system is used in Kuwait, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates and Oman, so one adapter covers all of them. Watch out when moving on: South Korea, Azerbaijan and Türkiye use a completely different system. Across Asia this setup is fairly rare: 11 of 50 countries.
Protective earth
Protective earth is standard in Hong Kong; your adapter should carry it through.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | no adapter needed | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Type G | Check route → |
Phone chargers, laptop supplies and 230 V hair dryers from the UK all run in Hong Kong without a converter. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: the Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, Kenya, Malawi, Grenada and Saint Lucia.
Common questions
No. Plugs from the UK fit the sockets in Hong Kong.
The records list Type G; the grid supplies 230 V at 50 Hz.
No converter needed – Hong Kong runs at 230 V.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Hong Kong from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →