Can I use my United Kingdom plug in Hong Kong?
A straight answer for United Kingdom devices on a Hong Kong trip — plugs, voltage and frequency compared.
No adapter needed
Your Type G plugs fit Hong Kong sockets. Voltage and frequency also match, so there is nothing to adapt.
Side by side
| United Kingdom | Hong Kong | |
|---|---|---|
| Plug types | Type G, Type D and Type M | Type G, Type D and Type M |
| Voltage | 230 V | 220 V |
| Frequency | 50 Hz | 50 Hz |
| Socket standard | BS 1363, BS 546 | BS 1363, BS 546 |
What the sockets look like
United Kingdom
Hong Kong
Both countries sit in the same voltage class — 230 V in United Kingdom and 220 V in Hong Kong — so the voltage is not a problem. Only the socket shape needs solving.
What to pack
- Your Type G, Type D and Type M plugs fit Hong Kong sockets — and the voltage matches.
- A second adapter if you travel with a partner — they are cheap and easy to lose.
Nothing to buy. Your plugs fit and the voltage matches, so no adapter or converter is needed for this trip.
Both countries in detail
United Kingdom power plugs
Type G, Type D, Type M at 230 V / 50 Hz.
Hong Kong power plugs
Type G, Type D, Type M at 220 V / 50 Hz.