Location
Asia

Local time
GMT +8

Capital
Hong Kong

Language
Cantonese, Mandarin, English

Electricity
200/220V AC 50Hz

Int. direct dialling code
852

Driving
Driving is on the right. International Driving Permit recommended and allowed to drive for a maximum period of 12 months. Minimum driving age is 18

Currency
Hong Kong Dollar (HKD 1 = 100 Cents)

Notes
HKD: 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000

Coins
HKD: 1, 2, 5, 10. Cents: 10, 20, 50

Banks
0900-1630 Mon-Fri, 0900-1230 Sat

Offices
0900-1700 Mon-Fri, 0900-1300 Sat

Shops
1000-2130 (times vary considerably)

Emergency services
Police, Fire & Ambulance: 999

Climate
Sub-tropical climate with heavy rainfall between early May-late Sep, but some rain falls in all months. Autumn and Winter between Oct-Mar is cool and dry. Humidity is high during the hot, wet summer and can be oppressive and typhoons can cause problems between Jul-Sep

Clothing
Lightweights for summer, mediumweights for winter. Rainwear advisable all year but particularly for summer months