From Ethiopia to Hong Kong
When travelling from Ethiopia to Hong Kong: Some of your Ethiopia plug types fit in Hong Kong (G). Bring a compact adapter for the others. Voltage matches at 230V, so a basic plug adapter is enough for most devices. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Ethiopia
Hong KongYour plugs
Type C
No fit
Type F
No fit
Type G
Fits
Accepted in Hong Kong
Type G
1 of 3 plug type(s) match
You: C, F, G • Hong Kong: G
No fit for: C, F
Voltage: 230V → 230V
Same voltage
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
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 Ethiopia plug work in Hong Kong?
- Partly. Some of your Ethiopia plug types (Type G) fit Hong Kong sockets, but others do not. Bring a compact adapter for the rest.
- 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 Ethiopia?
- Hong Kong runs on 230V, the same as Ethiopia. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Hong Kong the same as Ethiopia?
- Frequency in Hong Kong is 50Hz, the same as Ethiopia.