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Current Date And Time In Lam Tin, Hong Kong

Saturday, 08 August 2026
20:30:29 HKT
Currency: Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (HKT)
Population: 18,666

✈️ Lam Tin, Kwun Tong District, Hong Kong - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Lam Tin, Kwun Tong District, Hong Kong using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Lam Tin.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Lam Tin with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Lam Tin — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Hong Kong, which includes Lam Tin, follow Left-hand traffic — check road rules for Hong Kong before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Hong Kong's time zone +08:00, country calling code +852 (exit prefix 001) and country internet domain .HK. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Lam Tin.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side⬅️ Left side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+08:00
📞 Country Calling Code+852
☎️ International Exit Prefix001
🌐 Internet Domain.HK

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Hong Kong — police 999, ambulance 999, fire brigade 999, general emergency 999. Store these in your phone before you reach Lam Tin. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Lam Tin.

🚔
Police
999
🚑
Ambulance
999
🚒
Fire
999
📞
General
999

📊 Hong Kong At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Hong Kong — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.952
Very high
👤
Life Expectancy
85.4
years
💰
GDP Per Capita
$54,075
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
2.8%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Hong Kong development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Lam Tin for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Lam Tin
Regional Airport
Shek Kong Air Base
Islands, HK
21
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Lam Tin's exact coordinates, or Kwun Tong's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Lam Tin From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Lam Tin to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Singapore (Singapore)2,588 km1,608 mi~ 3h 48m
Tokyo (Japan)2,871 km1,784 mi~ 4h 08m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)5,962 km3,704 mi~ 7h 46m
Sydney (Australia)7,371 km4,580 mi~ 9h 25m
Auckland (New Zealand)9,135 km5,676 mi~ 11h 30m
London (United Kingdom)9,628 km5,982 mi~ 12h 05m
Paris (France)9,632 km5,985 mi~ 12h 05m
Los Angeles (United States)11,646 km7,236 mi~ 14h 27m
Toronto (Canada)12,550 km7,798 mi~ 15h 31m
New York (United States)12,956 km8,050 mi~ 16h

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Lam Tin, Hong Kong is set to Hong Kong Time (HKT) with a current offset of UTC +08:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Lam Tin requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneHong Kong Time (HKT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +08:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time8:30 PM on Saturday, August 8, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Lam Tin to Major World Cities

It is currently 8:30 PM on Saturday in Lam Tin. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Lam Tin right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Lam Tin
New York (United States)Sat, 8:30 AM12h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 5:30 AM15h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 8:30 AM12h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 1:30 PM7h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 2:30 PM6h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 4:30 PM4h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sat, 8:30 PMSame time
Tokyo (Japan)Sat, 9:30 PM1h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sat, 10:30 PM2h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 12:30 AM4h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Lam Tin — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Lam Tin is the Hong Kong dollar (HKD), written as $. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
$ 7.84
HKD
€ 1 Euro
$ 9.07
HKD
£ 1 British Pound
$ 10.58
HKD
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
$ 5.54
HKD
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
$ 5.62
HKD

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed August 8, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Lam Tin

Knowing which languages are used in Lam Tin helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
CantoneseEnglish

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Lam Tin. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Laguna City (Kwun Tong District, Hong Kong)1 mi1 kmWSW
⬆️
Sau Mau Ping (Kwun Tong District, Hong Kong)1 mi1 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Yau Tong (Kwun Tong District, Hong Kong)1 mi2 kmSouth (S)
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Kwun Tong (Kwun Tong District, Hong Kong)1 mi2 kmWest (W)
⬆️
Tiu Keng Leng (Kwun Tong District, Hong Kong)1 mi2 kmSE
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Lam Tin

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Lam Tin is the Great Wall of China (China), about 2,014 km away. Straight-line distances from Lam Tin to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China2,014 km1,251 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India3,682 km2,288 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan7,751 km4,816 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,284 km5,769 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico14,632 km9,092 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil17,702 km10,999 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru18,771 km11,664 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Lam Tin shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Kwun Tong District and Hong Kong. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Kwun Tong District Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Kwun Tong District, including major hub cities.
✈️ Hong Kong Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Hong Kong.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Lam Tin, Hong Kong runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type G socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Lam Tin and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Lam Tin.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
GType G: Three rectangular pins
States By Alphabets

🧭 Lam Tin's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Lam Tin

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Lam Tin. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Lam Tin — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Lam Tin

Lam Tin keeps Left-hand traffic, same as the rest of Hong Kong. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Lam Tin

The closest airport to Lam Tin is Shek Kong Air Base, about 21 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Lam Tin From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Lam Tin needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Lam Tin gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Lam Tin

Lam Tin rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Lam Tin — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Lam Tin

ℹ️ Lam Tin OverviewSee the full profile of Lam Tin — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Lam Tin MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Lam Tin for distance and direction.
💰 Lam Tin CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Lam Tin

What side of the road do people drive on in Lam Tin?

Lam Tin, like the rest of Hong Kong, drives on the Left. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Lam Tin use?

Lam Tin runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type G sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Lam Tin?

In Lam Tin, reach police on 999, ambulance on 999, fire brigade on 999, a general emergency line on 999. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Lam Tin?

Shek Kong Air Base is the nearest airport to Lam Tin, about 21 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Lam Tin in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Lam Tin runs on Hong Kong Time (UTC +08:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Lam Tin?

Lam Tin shares the official and regional languages of Kwun Tong District and Hong Kong — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Lam Tin?

No — Lam Tin uses the Hong Kong dollar (HKD), symbol $. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Lam Tin currency page for live rates.