I am based in London travelling to Hong Kong. What type of adapter do I need for the plug sockets.?

Question

And where can I buy one in London, or online?

Answer 1

You do not need an adapter for 220v products in HK. You'll find the same plugs you are used to when you get to HK. You'll also probably find 110-115 shaver plugs in most bathrooms, if you have some products using that.

Most things like laptops and other electronic gear with a 'brick' on the cord can handle 110-220 (check the label). If you do need to buy an adapter for something, I would recommend getting it in Hong Kong rather than the UK, as you will save quite a bit. If you are staying for a few weeks, you may want to buy a surge protector / power bar in HK (you can get them in the grocery stores) for about £4 or less (probably worth taking back to the UK).

If you have an American appliance, or another 110 appliance, please note you do not need an 'adapter' but you need a 'convertor'. Big difference, with blue sparks and smoke being the result of using the wrong one. Again, buy in HK--much cheaper.

Answer 2

I am from the US about to travel to HK also. From everything I've found, you shouldn't need any kind of adapter. Although, the site I just checked said that England uses plug type G and Hong Kong has been changing over from G to M. But you should be able to find some Gs. Check out the site, it is really useful!

Answer 3

All there plugs are the same as UK,so don't need any adapter for any of your things made with UK plugs fitted.If you travel into China they use a two and three pin plugs,so you would need an adapter for China buy it in Hong Kong much cheaper than London

Answer 4

You are lucky: the plugs in HK are most commonly the same as in the UK. China/HK uses 220-volt, 50-hertz power. There are a variety of types in use in China, but HK generally uses the UK plug (especially in older buildings).

I'm an American living in China; my apartment has the UK sockets (but a few other types scattered around), so I have to use adapters everywhere.

The small shaver system in the bathroom will have both 220-V and 110-V, but the slots are both the same size so US plugs (with different sized pins) won't work even if the voltage is correct.

UK appliances are also 220-V, so you are OK with bring your home items.

Even if you have to buy, the price isn't much, and, for a short trip to HK, you won't need more than one or two. You can buy them in HK.

Answer 5

I am a Malaysian who have travelled 10 X to Hong Kong last year for business. They used a 3 pin point plug which is what you use in London. I've been to London before last year and I had no problem plugging in my Malaysian mobile and battery chargers.

Answer 6

i think of you're able to flow Hong Kong on November or December, that's the excellent season. besides with regard to the fee, it relies upon on your budget too like what style of motel do you prefer to stay and the place do you prefer to stay. via fact Hong Kong has 2 huge islands that are Kowloon and Hong Kong Island. And for my area i think of in case you prefer to keep money you're able to stay at Kowloon. The lodges are extra fee-effective. Then, once you prefer to commute in Hong Kong Island you could take a ferry to there. So, i think of around 1500 - 2000 USD that is adequate and you will stay interior the solid motel and enjoy vacationing in Hong Kong particularly Hong Kong Disneyland, the latest Disneyland.

Answer 7

Ive just returned from a holiday in HK and all hotels and public places use the 3 pin ones that the British use so you don't need an adapter. Have a great holiday its a wonderful place.

Answer 8

id buy a universal one. you get get one on amazon here is the link:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/World-Plug-socket-adapter-configurable/dp/B000IUWXG6