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Hong Kong information
โน๏ธย General Information about Hong Kong
About Hong Kong
The languages that are typically spoken are English and Chinese
Hong Kong uses the Hong Kong dollar (symbol: $), code HKD.Banknotes come in denominations of 1000, 500, 150, 100, 50, 20 and 10 dollars. Dollar is subdivided into 100 cents. Coins come in denominations of 10, 5, 2 and 1 dollars and 50, 20 and 10 cents.
Automatic teller machines are common in Hong Kong. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM โ your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet speed in Hong Kong is on average 16.8 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Hong Kong is high. Many hotels, hostels, cafes, restaurants and bars have it.
You can buy a SIM card for about 160.98 HKD, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 4 telecoms: 3 (Three), CSL, China Mobile or SmarTone. Hong Kong uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Hong Kong upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
To call Hong Kong, dial +, then 852 (the country code for Hong Kong), then the area code and the local number. For local calls within Hong Kong, start with the area code. In the case above area code is 2 .
In Hong Kong you drive on the left side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 50 km/h (31 mph) in all built-up areas, 50-70 km/h (31-43 mph) on undivided highways, 70-110 km/h (43-68 mph) on motorways and 70-110 km/h (43-68 mph) on expressways.
๐ย What time is it in Hong Kong?
19:56:39
๐ย Do I need visa for Hong Kong?
๐ค๏ธย How is the weather in Hong Kong?
Temperatures in Hong Kong (centigrade)
Rainfalls in Hong Kong
๐ย What regulations are in Hong Kong?
Health information
Import and export information
Export regulations
All items in the prohibited to import list.
Sand requires a permit to be exported from Hong Kong.
Import regulations
Tobacco:19 cigarettes;
Tobacco:1 cigar or 25 grams of cigars; or
Tobacco:25 grams of tobacco.
Alcohol:There are no restrictions on local currency (HKD) or foreign currency.
Currency:There are no restrictions on local currency (HKD) or foreign currency.
Other items:Chinese herbal medicines in a reasonable quantity for personal use.
Other items:Rice, frozen or chilled meat and poultry for personal consumption or gifts in amounts not exceeding 15kg.
Drugs and psychotropic substances.
Smokeless tobacco products.
Weapons such as throwing darts, knuckle-dusters, gravity knives, and gravity operated steel batons.
Counterfeit items and items infringing copyright.
Live animals require a permit from theAgriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department.
Dangerous drugs require an import licence from theDepartment of Health, and a valid export authorisation from the exporting country.
Various categories of explosives require permits from different Departments. For further information, please visit Customs and Excise DepartmentExplosives.
Firearms and ammunition require a licence issued by theHong Kong Police Force.
Certain foods are subject to different restrictions, depending on the food type. For further information, please visit Customs and Excise DepartmentFood.
Infectious goods such as human remains, pests, and germs of disease require a permit from theDepartment of Health.
Optical disc mastering and replication equipment require a licence from theCustoms and Excise Department.
Ozone depleting substances require permits from different departments, depending on the chemicals involved. For further information, please visit the Customs and Excise DepartmentOzone Depleting Substances.
Pesticides require a import licence from theAgriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department.
Radio transmitting equipment requires an Import Permit from theTelecommunications Authority.
Rough diamonds.
All pets are subject to importation requirements, and some may be prohibited. For further information, please visit theAgriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department.
Health regulations
It is recommended that travellers are up to date on routine vaccinations including measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (DPT), varicella (chickenpox), polio, and yearly flu shots.
A hepatitis A vaccination is recommended as travellers may contract hepatitis A through contaminated food or water in Hong Kong, regardless of where they are eating or staying.
A hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for those who may have sexual contact with a new partner, who may get a tattoo or piercing, or have any medical procedures.
A typhoid vaccination is recommended for most travellers, especially those staying with friends or relatives, visiting smaller cities or rural areas, or for those that are adventurous eaters.
A rabies vaccination is recommended for those planning an outdoor holiday, for wildlife professionals and researchers, or for those who may come into contact with bats.
Chikungunya cases have been reported in Hong Kong. For further information, please visit the CDCย Chikungunya Advice.
H5N1 Avian Influenza has been reported in Hong Kong. For further information, please visit the CDCAvian Flu Advice.
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease cases have been reported in Hong Kong. For further information, please visit the CDCย Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Advice.