ELECTRICITY

The standard voltage in Hong Kong is 220V AC/50 cycles. The plug/socket system is a 3-retangular-pin type.

LANGUAGES

English and Chinese are the official languages. Street signs, menus and tourist and government publications are usually bilingual.

SAFETY

Hong Kong is one of the safest cities in the world. Policemen patrol frequently and are very helpful to visitors. However, proper precautions for all tourists or visitors are called for. For any police emergency, please call 999.

TELECOMMUNICATION

International direct dialling (IDD), Internet, e-mail facilities are easily accessible in Hong Kong. Most of the mobile telephone systems used around the globe operate in Hong Kong.

TIME ZONE

Hong Kong local time is GMT+8 hours.