Country calling code
Hong Kong Country Code: +852
Use +852 to call phone numbers in Hong Kong (China) from abroad. Below you’ll find ISO codes, time zone, number format, and a step-by-step calling guide.
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Calling code
+852
Time zone
Asia/Hong_Kong (UTC+8)
ISO alpha-2
HK
Currency
HKD
Quick facts about Hong Kong
Full ISO name
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China
Region
East Asia
Internet TLD
.hk
Time standard
HKT (UTC+8, no DST)
How to call Hong Kong (+852)
The standard international format is: International Access Code + 852 + 8-digit Number.
1) Dial your exit code
Examples: 011 (US/Canada), 00 (many countries), 0011 (Australia).
2) Dial country code 852
Hong Kong’s country calling code is 852.
3) Dial the full 8-digit number
Hong Kong uses a closed plan: dial all 8 digits (no area code / no trunk prefix).
Examples
Call from the US/Canada
011 852 XXXX XXXX
Call from many countries
00 852 XXXX XXXX
Call from a mobile phone
+852 XXXX XXXX
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Try the international dialing tool.
Hong Kong phone number format
Most Hong Kong fixed-line and mobile numbers are 8 digits and are commonly written as XXXX XXXX. There are no geographic area codes in Hong Kong.
International
+852 XXXX XXXX
Fixed lines (often start with)
2 or 3
Mobiles (often start with)
4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9
Hong Kong ISO codes
ISO 3166 codes are used for shipping, payments, analytics, customs, and data systems.
| Code type | Value | Common use |
|---|---|---|
| ISO alpha-2 | HK | Short code for forms and country selectors |
| ISO alpha-3 | HKG | Databases and reporting |
| ISO numeric | 344 | Systems that prefer numeric identifiers |
Hong Kong time zone
IANA time zone ID
Asia/Hong_Kong
Used by apps, servers, and scheduling systems.
UTC offset
UTC+8 (HKT)
No Daylight Saving Time.
Emergency numbers in Hong Kong
Emergency numbers can vary by operator and circumstances—confirm locally when possible.
Police / Fire / Ambulance
999
Mobile emergency (routes to 999)
112
Tip
Try 999 first
FAQ
What is Hong Kong’s country calling code? ▾
Hong Kong’s country calling code is +852.
How many digits are Hong Kong phone numbers? ▾
Most fixed-line and mobile numbers are 8 digits. Dial +852 plus the 8 digits.
Does Hong Kong have area codes? ▾
No. Hong Kong uses a closed plan and generally does not use geographic area codes for standard numbers.
What time zone is Hong Kong in? ▾
Asia/Hong_Kong (HKT), UTC+8 year-round (no DST).
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