🌏 Asia & Oceania · HKG

🇭🇰 Hong Kong (Hong Kong (Central)) — Currency, Timezone, Voltage, Visa & Economy Profile

A premier Asian financial center celebrated for its Victoria Harbour skyline, Michelin-starred Cantonese dining, and duty-free trade environment.

🌏 East AsiaISO HK/HKG · +852 · .hk

🇭🇰

Hong Kong

Capital: Hong Kong (Central) · HKD (HK$)

#UK Type G 3-Pin Plug#Global Finance & Duty-Free#Octopus Transit Card

Exact Land Area & True SizeArea Rank #173

Total Area1,114 km²

vs KR0.01배 (x)

Pop Density6,732/km²

Live Time & Offset

23:47:00

UTC+8 · -1h

🇰🇷 KR: 00:47:00

Flight & Distance

~3.7 hrs

2,092 km

🇰🇷 Seoul ↔ 🇭🇰 Hong Kong (Central)

Instant FX Converter1 HKD ≈ 178 KRW

🇭🇰 HKD (HK$)

🇰🇷 KRW (₩) · ≈ $12.9

Voltage & Plug Adapter220V · 50Hz

🔌 Adapter Needed (230V)Type G

220–240V Same Voltage, Plug Adapter Required (Type G/I/J)

🍽️ 5 Everyday Item Prices (USD / KRW)Index 75.8

🍛Meal$8.8₩12,188

☕Coffee$5.2₩7,202

🍺Beer$6.5₩9,003

🚇Transit$1.6₩2,216

🏨Hotel$175₩242,375

Visa · Driving Side · Safety · WaterPassport 171

🛂 90 days Visa-Free

Driving Side🚙 Drives LEFT (RHD)

Safety & Emergency🛡️ 78/100 · 🚨 999

🫗 Boiled/filtered or bottled water recommended for travelers

💵 Modest tipping (round up bill or leave 5%–10% for good table service)

GDP · Income · Population · Life Expectancy

Nominal GDP$407B

GDP per Capita$53,600

Population (Median Age)7.5M (46.8y)

Life Exp. · UNESCO85.5세 · 🏛️0건

World Factbook (Language · Gov · Exports)

🗣️ Languages: Cantonese, English, Mandarin

🏛️ Government: Special Administrative Region

🕌 Religion: Buddhist/Taoist 43%, Unaffiliated 42%, Christian 12%

📦 Top Exports: Financial Services, Gold Bullion Re-exports, Integrated Circuits

🌤️ Climate & Terrain: Subtropical monsoon; steep islands surrounding Victoria Harbour

⚖️ Direct Comparison vs 🇰🇷 South Korea

📐 Land area (1,114 km²) is ~1% the size of South Korea (World #173).

💳 Everyday dining & hotel costs are ~23% higher than South Korea (avg meal $8.8).

💰 GDP per capita ($53,600) is 1.48x South Korea's, with a life expectancy of 85.5 years.

🚗 Driving Side: Drives on the LEFT (Right-Hand Drive vehicles) — opposite to Korea/US/Continental Europe.

💡 Voltage is 220V/50Hz, but sockets are British 3-rectangular-pin Type G—bring a Type G adapter. Use an Octopus card or contactless credit card for MTR and ferries.

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📐 Hong Kong Land Area (km²), True Size & World Factbook

1,114 km² (World #173)

Total Land Area

1,114 km²

0.01x S. Korea

Pop Density & Urban

6,732명/km²

Urban 100%

Life Exp & Median Age

85.5세

Median 46.8y

Driving & Emergency

🚙 좌측통행(우핸들)

🚨 999 · 🛡️78/100

📐 Land area (1,114 km²) is ~1% the size of South Korea (World #173).

💳 Everyday dining & hotel costs are ~23% higher than South Korea (avg meal $8.8).

💰 GDP per capita ($53,600) is 1.48x South Korea's, with a life expectancy of 85.5 years.

🚗 Driving Side: Drives on the LEFT (Right-Hand Drive vehicles) — opposite to Korea/US/Continental Europe.

📊 Hong Kong Global Economy, Demographics & Passport Metrics

Nominal GDP

$407B

Rank #37 of 48

GDP per Capita

$53,600

Rank #18 of 48

Population

7.5M

Capital: Hong Kong (Central)

Cost Index (NY=100)

75.8

Est. $195/day

Passport Power

171

Rank #33 of 48

Geo Coordinates

22.32°, 114.17°

HKG

🏛️ Country Overview, Major Cities & Core Industries

A premier Asian financial center celebrated for its Victoria Harbour skyline, Michelin-starred Cantonese dining, and duty-free trade environment.

🏙️ Major Cities & Hubs

Central / HK Island · Tsim Sha Tsui

📈 Core Industry & Exports

Operates a USD-pegged currency board (HKD 7.75–7.85 per USD) with free-port status and low corporate taxes.

✈️ Practical Travel, Payment, Transit & Visa Tips

Voltage is 220V/50Hz, but sockets are British 3-rectangular-pin Type G—bring a Type G adapter. Use an Octopus card or contactless credit card for MTR and ferries.