Asia · HK
Hong Kong country code: +852
- Exit code from Hong Kong: 001 (or another carrier prefix)
- Time zone: HKT (UTC+8, no DST)
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What is the country code for Hong Kong?
The country code for Hong Kong is +852. To call Hong Kong from the United States, dial 011 852 followed by the local number exactly as written. From a mobile, dial +852 directly. A Hong Kong number in full international format looks like +852 6123 4567.
Hong Kong at a glance
- Country calling code
- +852
- ISO country code
- HK
- Exit code (dialling out of Hong Kong)
- 001 (or another carrier prefix)
- The prefix people in this country dial to reach another country.
- National trunk prefix
- None
- Nothing to remove: the local number is the international number.
- Number length
- 8 digits, always. No area codes
- Time zone
- HKT (UTC+8, no DST)
Dialing
How to call Hong Kong: step by step
The full sequence is: exit code + 852 + local number.
- 1
Dial your exit code
From the United States and Canada that is 011. From most of Europe, Asia, and Africa it is 00. On any mobile you can simply press and hold 0 to get a + instead, which works from anywhere. - 2
Dial 852
852 is the country calling code for Hong Kong. It never changes and it is the same from every country in the world. - 3
Dial the number exactly as written
Hong Kong has no national trunk prefix, so the number you would dial locally is the same number you dial after +852. Nothing to strip. - 4
Check the time first
Hong Kong is on HKT (UTC+8, no DST). Business calls placed outside local working hours are the most common reason an international call goes unanswered.
Worth knowing
Hong Kong has no area codes. The first digit signals the line type: 2 or 3 landline, 5, 6, or 9 mobile.
Number format
What a Hong Kong phone number looks like
The examples below are format patterns showing digit grouping. They are not working numbers.
| Type | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | +852 [23]XXX XXXX | +852 2123 4567 |
| Mobile | +852 [569]XXX XXXX | +852 6123 4567 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Hong Kong?
The country code for Hong Kong is +852. Written in full international (E.164) format, a Hong Kong number looks like +852 6123 4567.
How do I call Hong Kong from the United States?
Dial 011, then 852, then the local number exactly as written. From a mobile you can dial +852 directly instead of 011.
How many digits is a Hong Kong phone number?
8 digits, always. No area codes. Written internationally it becomes +852 followed by that national number.
What time is it in Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is on HKT (UTC+8, no DST). Check the local time before calling; the safe business window is roughly 9am to 5pm local.
Sources
- ITU-T Recommendation E.164 — The international public telecommunication numbering plan — International Telecommunication UnionThe international number format, the 15-digit maximum, and how country codes and national numbers compose.
- ITU-T International Numbering Resources — International Telecommunication UnionThe assignment of country calling codes and the published national numbering plans they belong to.
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