About Hong Kong

Hong Kong is situated on the southern coast of China and its territory consists of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula and the New Territories, including more than 250 outlying islands. The total area size is about 1,100 sq km. It borders to the north with Shenzhen and is located about 60 km from Macau. A narrow strip of water that separates Hong Kong Island and Kowloon Peninsula is known as Victoria Harbour. It is one of the deepest natural seaports in the world.


General info

Currency

Hong Kong Dollar (HKD or HK$)

Language

Chinese and English

Time Zone

UTC +8

Voltage

220 volts AC

Cool, dry and cloudy, with occasional cold fronts. The temperature can drop below 10°C in urban areas.

Temperature and humidity are rising. Evenings can be cool.

Hot, humid and sunny, with occasional showers and thunderstorms. The temperature can exceed 31°C but high humidity levels can make it feel even hotter.

There are pleasant breezes, plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures. Many people regard these as the best months of the year to visit Hong Kong.