Plug adapter for Hong Kong from the Philippines
What travellers from the Philippines need to charge and power their devices in Hong Kong: plugs, voltage and frequency, with the rest of the trip basics below.
Plug adapter
Needed
Bring a Type G adapter.
Voltage
Same band
The Philippines 230 V → Hong Kong 220 V. No converter needed.
Frequency
Different
60 Hz → 50 Hz. Chargers don't mind; mains-timed clocks and some motors may run fast or slow.
Your plug, their socket
does not fit
does not fit
In Hong Kong: Type G is standard; older buildings may still have Type D or M sockets.
Your devices in Hong Kong
Look for the “INPUT” line on the charger or label. A range such as 100–240V ~ 50/60Hz means the device adapts by itself and needs only a plug adapter.
| Device | Usually | In Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|
| Phone, tablet and laptop chargers | 100–240 V | Plug adapter only |
| Camera and power-bank chargers, e-readers | 100–240 V | Plug adapter only |
| Electric shavers, toothbrushes | often 100–240 V; check | Works with the adapter |
| Hair dryers, straighteners, curling irons | single voltage | Works with the adapter |
| Kettles, irons, travel cookers | single voltage, high power | Works with the adapter |
| Plug-in clocks, timers, some fans | 60 Hz | May run fast or slow on 50 Hz |
The rest of the trip basics
- Time
- Hong Kong is same time of the Philippines right now (UTC+8 vs UTC+8).
- Money
- The Hong Kong Dollar (HKD): 1 PHP = 0.1232 HKD (ECB reference rates, 2026-10-30). Everyday prices are about 207% of the Philippines'.
- Driving
- Switch sides: Hong Kong drives on the left (the Philippines drives on the right). Look right first when crossing.
- Advisories
- US: Level 2 Exercise increased caution. UK: no FCDO warnings. Details
- Next holidays
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- Calling code
- +852