Location: Asia
Local Time: GMT+8
Capital City: Hong Kong
Population: 7.06 million
Area: 1,100357,021 square km, 425 square miles.
Language(s): Cantonese, English
Dialling Code: 852
Emergency: Police, Fire & Ambulance: 999
TV Standard: PAL
Driving: Driving is on the left. International Driving Permit recommended and allowed to drive for a maximum period of 12 months. Minimum driving age is 18
Electricity: 200/220V AC 50Hz
Currency: Hong Kong Dollar (HKD 1 = 100 Cents)
Notes: HKD: 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1,000
Coins: HKD: 1, 2, 5, 10. Cents: 10, 20, 50
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards and travellers cheques are widely accepted
Opening Hours
Bank: 0900-1630 Mon-Fri, 0900-1230 Sat
Office: 0900-1700 Mon-Fri, 0900-1300 Sat
Shops: 1000-2130 (times vary considerably)
Public Holidays
2012
26 Dec : Boxing Day
Business/Social Hints: Business cards to have Chinese (Cantonese) translation on reverse side. The business cards are exchanged, preferably formally with both hands handing out the card, after introduction. Business community generally speaks English. On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants, arrive on time and dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. The minimum drinking age is 18 years
Tipping: Restaurants usually add a service charge. Tips for taxis around 10%
