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Do you need a plug adapter from Japan to Hong Kong SAR China?
Adapter needed
Yes — you need a plug adapter from Japan to Hong Kong SAR China. Hong Kong SAR China uses Type G/D/M sockets that Japan plugs do not fit.
Japan to Hong Kong SAR China
Japan → Hong Kong SAR China
- Japan plugs
- A B
- Hong Kong SAR China sockets
- G D M
- Adapter
- Required
- Voltage
- 100V → 220V
Socket types in Hong Kong SAR China
| Type G | Three rectangular pins. The British plug, also used across former British territories. |
|---|---|
| Type D | Three large round pins in a triangle. Mainly India and nearby regions. |
| Type M | Three large round pins. Used in South Africa and for heavy appliances elsewhere. |
Voltage differs: Japan runs at 100V, Hong Kong SAR China at 220V. Most phone and laptop chargers handle both; single-voltage devices may need a converter.
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter from Japan to Hong Kong SAR China?
Yes. Hong Kong SAR China uses Type G/D/M sockets, which Japan plugs do not fit, so pack a suitable adapter.
Will my devices work on Hong Kong SAR China’s voltage?
Hong Kong SAR China runs at 220V, 50Hz. Dual-voltage chargers (most phones and laptops) are fine; single-voltage devices may need a converter.