From Saint Barthélemy to Hong Kong
When travelling from Saint Barthélemy to Hong Kong: None of your Saint Barthélemy plug types fit in Hong Kong. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage matches at 230V, so a basic plug adapter is enough for most devices. Frequency differs (60Hz → 50Hz). Modern phone and laptop chargers are usually fine, but some clocks, motors, and appliances may behave incorrectly.
Saint Barthélemy
Hong KongYour plugs
Type C
No fit
Type E
No fit
Accepted in Hong Kong
Type G
0 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, E • Hong Kong: G
No fit for: C, E
Voltage: 230V → 230V
Same voltage
Frequency: 60Hz → 50Hz
Different frequency
Check device supports both 50/60 Hz.
You will need an adapterAdapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match.
About electricity in Hong Kong
Hong Kong runs on 230V/50Hz with Type G, the same three-rectangular-pin socket used across the UK.
Grid & history
Two private utilities, CLP and HK Electric, supply the city primarily from natural gas, with some nuclear imported from Daya Bay across the border in Shenzhen.
Availability
Outages are extremely rare.
Sockets & hotels
Type G is universal, and UK plugs fit perfectly. Older tenement buildings may still have ungrounded sockets, though the plug shape is the same.
Energy mix
Coal and gas dominate; nuclear is imported.
Practical tips
- A Type G adapter is essential for non-UK plugs.
- Voltage is 230V, so standard chargers handle it without issue.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Saint Barthélemy plug work in Hong Kong?
- No. None of your Saint Barthélemy plugs (Type C, Type E) fit in Hong Kong sockets (Type G), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does Hong Kong use?
- Hong Kong uses Type G. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Hong Kong when travelling from Saint Barthélemy?
- Hong Kong runs on 230V, the same as Saint Barthélemy. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Hong Kong the same as Saint Barthélemy?
- Frequency in Hong Kong is 50Hz, while Saint Barthélemy uses 60Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.