Visiting Hong Kong

Time Zone

Hong Kong Time is the time in Hong Kong, observed at UTC+08:00 all year round.

Climate

Hong Kong has a sub-tropical climate with seasonal changes. In late June, the temperature normally ranges from 26.2^oC to 30.2^oC. Please visit the website of Hong Kong Observatory for weather forecast and other details.

Monthly Meteorological Normals for Hong Kong (hko.gov.hk)

Hong Kong Observatory (hko.gov.hk)

Visa Requirement

Visit Visa / Entry Permit Requirements for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | Immigration Department (immd.gov.hk)

Hong Kong International Airport

Hong Kong International Airport - Passenger Home (hongkongairport.com)

Airport Shuttle Bus Service

Airport Express, To and From Airport - Hong Kong International Airport (hongkongairport.com)

Public Transportation

Travel around Hong Kong: a guide to public transport and travel mobile app | Hong Kong Tourism Board (discoverhongkong.com)

Currency and credit card, ATM

The Hong Kong dollar (HK$) is the unit of currency used in Hong Kong. One US Dollar is about HK$7.80. Most foreign currencies and traveler’s cheques can be changed at banks, hotels and moneychangers.

All major credit cards are widely accepted in Hong Kong and can be used to obtain cash advances at banks and automatic teller machines (ATMs).

Electricity

The standard voltage in Hong Kong is 220 volts AC/50 cycles. The plug/ socket system in Hong Kong is a 3-rectangular-pin type.

Telecommunication

International direct dialing, internet and e-mail facilities are easily accessible in Hong Kong. Most of the mobile telephone systems used around the globe operate in Hong Kong.

Most hotels have internet access. You can also access the internet for free at many coffee shops, large shopping malls, major MTR stations and public libraries in town.

Wifi

Free Wifi will be available in venue

Procedures on Accessing Wi-Fi.HK via HKU » Information Technology Services

Sales Tax

There is no value added tax (VAT), goods and services tax (GST) or any other sales tax in Hong Kong.

Tipping

Most major restaurants add a 10% service charge, but you are still expected to leave a tip of between 5-10%, depending on how well you feel you have been treated. Taxi drivers tend to round up the fare to the nearest dollar and if not, will appreciate a little extra. Bellboys, porters and washroom attendants will also expect a small tip.

Discover Hong Kong

For the most updated tourist information, please visit the website of the Hong Kong Tourism Board at www.discoverhongkong.com.