Electricity in Hong Kong

Electricity

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The current in Hong Kong is 220 volts, 50 cycles alternating current (AC), so most American appliances can't be used without a transformer. Most plugs are three square prongs, like British plugs, though some use round prongs. You can buy adapters in just about every supermarket.



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