From Kenya to Hong Kong
When travelling from Kenya to Hong Kong: Good news: all your Kenya plug types fit in Hong Kong. Voltage is different (240V → 230V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 230V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Kenya
Hong KongYour plugs
Type G
Fits
Accepted in Hong Kong
Type G
1 of 1 plug type(s) match
You: G • Hong Kong: G
Voltage: 240V → 230V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
Plugs fit, but voltage differsAdapters you may need
Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.
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 Kenya plug work in Hong Kong?
- Yes. Every Kenya plug type (Type G) fits in Hong Kong sockets without an 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 Kenya?
- Hong Kong runs on 230V, while Kenya uses 240V. Check your charger label for a 100 to 240V rating; if it does not list 230V you will also need a voltage converter.
- Is the electrical frequency in Hong Kong the same as Kenya?
- Frequency in Hong Kong is 50Hz, the same as Kenya.