Charging the iPhone when planning a trip to Hong Kong

Using the USB 30 pin Apple cable and a 3 pin Type G power charger to recharge your iPhone with a Hong Kong power outlet.

Hong Kong power outlet

When organizing a holiday it's useful to know if you'll be able to power all your devices when you get there. By not knowing which power socket is being used you may end up either weighing yourself down with too many adaptors or pack the wrong power charger, leaving you having to borrow a suitable power adaptor on arrival that might be incompatible and cause damage to your iPhone. Complicated combinations of voltages and region codes can often lead to confusion when planning to travel to a new country, especially to the first time traveller. These guidelines were specifically written to prevent travellers worrying if they'll be able to charge the iPhone when staying in Hong Kong.When you're visiting Hong Kong this page has instructions showing charging the iPhone by using a 220 volt 50Hz Type G wall outlet, with the Hong Kongese using 13 amp plugs for charging. If you are visiting Hong Kong from another region please check that the iPhone can be used with a 240 volt supply. If your iPhone was purchased from a country which uses a lower voltage such as 120v ensure your iPhone is dual-voltage (marked with a 100-240 volt notation) else you may need to use an additional power transformer to avoid the device from overheating during charging.

This page details the iPhone first generation, the original iPhone is missing some features which have since been introduced to more recent iPhones. Visit the Apple category page for the full range of Apple iPhones. These instructions assume that you are running Apple iOS 3 or greater on the iPhone.

Charging the iPhone in Hong Kong

Can you use the iPhone in Hong Kong?

You can use the iPhone in Hong Kong by using a power adaptor.

What is the best travel charger for recharging the iPhone in Hong Kong?

If travelling with more than just your iPhone the best international travel adapter for Hong Kong to buy is a multiple USB adapter which includes swappable plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger. As these chargers are supplied with interchangeable plugs and handle from 100 to 240 volts it makes them ideal for over 100 countries in Asia, North America, Europe and Africa simply by changing the heads over. If your type of iPhone is compatible with Fast Charge then you'll benefit from much quicker recharging times with one of these types of power adapters along with compatibility with certain power hungry devices like tablets. This means you can charge multiple devices simultaneously without needing to bring seperate travel chargers on your Hong Kong trip or using up additional power sockets. Because you are only bringing a single international travel charger will also keep the weight and size down, making it ideal to fold up and store in hand baggage and convenient for charging your iPhone at the airport or on your flight. Due to their versatility these types of chargers can be used when back at home so when you’re not travelling they can be used under your bedside table charging multiple phones and tablets with just a single wall outlet.

We recommend buying this type of versatile travel charger at your preferred electronics retailer. The multipurpose power adapter illustrated here is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested for powering multiple USB devices in numerous countries around the world with perfect reliably.

Alternative travel adapter for Hong Kong

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from any country who only have USB devices such as the iPhone, but for those also wishing to use their domestic plugs these power adapters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All three power adapters offer surge protection which is useful for visitors of regions with unreliable or unstable power grids to prevent damage to any connected appliances. These travel converters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs which cover both Hong Kong and over 150 destinations:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK international travel adaptor has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the most popular portable power adapter for travellers originating from North America going to Hong Kong using 3 pin type B plug sockets.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Also having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the travel adapter from Orico is also aimed at travellers from the US using type B plugs. This is a cheaper alternative to the BESTEK with just one less AC outlet at almost half price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has 2 AC outlets but offers a more flexible 5 USB charging ports. This versatile power strip is compatible with both American plugs and popular plug types A, D,E/F, G, H, I, L and N making it perfect for most travellers from around the world visiting Hong Kong. [6] [AD]
What is the best travel charger for recharging the iPhone in Hong Kong?

How to use a Type G power charger for charging your iPhone from a Hong Kong power outlet

A guide showing you how to power the iPhone from a Hong Kong power outlet using the 30-pin Apple cable and a 3 pin Type G USB charger.

  1. If you want to charge the iPhone from a Hong Kong power outlet you'll need to buy a Type G USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple 30 pin cable [5], typically already included with the device by Apple.
  2. Start by taking the Type G USB power plug adapter and plugging it into the Hong Kong power outlet. You can identify this plug supply by the three holes forming a triangle shape for live, neutral and earth.
  3. Plug in one end of the USB to Apple 30 pin cable into the bottom of the USB charger and the other end into the dock connector on the iPhone. The iPhone dock connector is found at bottom of the iPhone.
  4. Switch on the Hong Kong power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that you'll find in the top right hand corner of your iPhone screen will display a charging icon to indicate that the iPhone is charging and takes around one to four hours to completely recharge to full capacity. [AD]
How to use a Type G power charger for charging your iPhone from a Hong Kong power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Hong Kong Wikipedia page
  2. Apple - the original iPhone product manual
  3. iec.ch - Type G power outlet
  4. Type G USB power plug adapter - Suitable for use in England, Ireland, and Scotland, a grounded three pin Type G adapter turns UK electrical power outlets into USB ports for reliable charging..
  5. USB to Apple 30 pin cable - This connects compatible iPhones, iPods and iPads to a USB port for charging, syncing and playing music.
  6. 4 Port USB Wall Charger - A 4-port USB wall charger is an electrical device that provides simultaneous charging for up to four USB-compatible devices. It often includes interchangeable international plug adapters for global use..