Local Information
1. Local Time: GMT+8
2. Language:
○ Cantonese is the official language in Hong Kong
○ English
○ Mandarin
3. Major districts:
○ Hong Kong Island
○ Kowloon
○ New Territories
○ Lantau Island
4. Religion: HK is a multi-religious society
5. Country code: +852
6. Sim Card:
○ No restriction to Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube etc in Hong Kong
○ Sold in convinience stores and various major outlets
7. Weather in May:
○ Warm, wet and humid, cooler at night
○ Average temperature: 17°C — 26°C
○ 80% of annual rainfall
8. Local currency:
○ Legal tender: Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
○ About HKD 7.8 = USD 1
○ Predominantly cash-based country
○ Available for Cash, Credit card, Octopus card, Mobile Wallet, PayPal and cheque
○ No tax included
○ Plastic bag levy: HKD 0.5
9. Electricity:
○ Voltage: 220 volts / 50 cycles
○ British three-pin socket
○ If you use other voltage appliances, you may need to bring your own transformer
10. Public Transportation:
○ Mass Transit Railway (MTR)
○ Bus
○ Tram
○ Ferry
○ Taxi
11. Emergency Number: 999
12. Penalty:
○ Smoke in designated no-smoking area: HKD 1,500
○ Littering and spitting: HKD 1,500