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Current Date And Time In Mei Foo, Hong Kong

Wednesday, 05 August 2026
11:18:11 HKT
Currency: Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (HKT)
Population: 45,990

✈️ Mei Foo, Sham Shui Po District, Hong Kong - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Mei Foo, Sham Shui Po 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 Mei Foo.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Mei Foo 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 Mei Foo — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Hong Kong, which includes Mei Foo, 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 Mei Foo.

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 Mei Foo. 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 Mei Foo.

🚔
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 Mei Foo for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Mei Foo
Regional Airport
Shek Kong Air Base
Islands, HK
13
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Mei Foo's exact coordinates, or Sham Shui Po's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Mei Foo From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Mei Foo 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)2,586 km1,607 mi~ 3h 48m
Tokyo (Japan)2,877 km1,788 mi~ 4h 08m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)5,951 km3,698 mi~ 7h 45m
Sydney (Australia)7,379 km4,585 mi~ 9h 26m
Auckland (New Zealand)9,144 km5,682 mi~ 11h 30m
London (United Kingdom)9,620 km5,977 mi~ 12h 04m
Paris (France)9,623 km5,979 mi~ 12h 04m
Los Angeles (United States)11,650 km7,239 mi~ 14h 27m
Toronto (Canada)12,548 km7,797 mi~ 15h 31m
New York (United States)12,954 km8,049 mi~ 15h 59m

✈ 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 Mei Foo, 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 Mei Foo 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 Time11:18 AM on Wednesday, August 5, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Mei Foo to Major World Cities

It is currently 11:18 AM on Wednesday in Mei Foo. 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 Mei Foo 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 Mei Foo
New York (United States)Tue, 11:18 PM12h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Tue, 8:18 PM15h behind
Toronto (Canada)Tue, 11:18 PM12h behind
London (United Kingdom)Wed, 4:18 AM7h behind
Paris (France)Wed, 5:18 AM6h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Wed, 7:18 AM4h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Wed, 11:18 AMSame time
Tokyo (Japan)Wed, 12:18 PM1h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Wed, 1:18 PM2h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Wed, 3:18 PM4h 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 Mei Foo — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Mei Foo 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
$ 9.04
HKD
£ 1 British Pound
$ 10.55
HKD
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
$ 5.52
HKD
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
$ 5.57
HKD

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed August 5, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Mei Foo

Knowing which languages are used in Mei Foo 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 Mei Foo. 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
Mei Foo Sun Chuen (Sham Shui Po District, Hong Kong)0 mi0 kmESE
⬆️
Manhattan Hill (Sham Shui Po District, Hong Kong)0 mi0 kmSE
⬆️
Kau Wa Keng (Kwai Tsing District, Hong Kong)1 mi1 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Banyan Garden (Sham Shui Po District, Hong Kong)1 mi1 kmESE
⬆️
Hoi Lai Estate (Sham Shui Po District, Hong Kong)1 mi1 kmSE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Mei Foo

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Mei Foo is the Great Wall of China (China), about 2,012 km away. Straight-line distances from Mei Foo 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), China2,012 km1,250 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India3,672 km2,282 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan7,740 km4,809 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,275 km5,763 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico14,634 km9,093 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil17,692 km10,993 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru18,774 km11,666 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

Mei Foo shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Sham Shui Po District and Hong Kong. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Sham Shui Po District Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Sham Shui Po District, including major hub cities.
✈️ Hong Kong Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Hong Kong.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Mei Foo, 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 Mei Foo and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Mei Foo.

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

🧭 Mei Foo's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Mei Foo

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Mei Foo. 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 Mei Foo — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Mei Foo

Mei Foo 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 Mei Foo

The closest airport to Mei Foo is Shek Kong Air Base, about 13 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 Mei Foo From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Mei Foo 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 Mei Foo gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Mei Foo

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

🔎 Explore More About Mei Foo

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Mei Foo

What side of the road do people drive on in Mei Foo?

Mei Foo, 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 Mei Foo use?

Mei Foo 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 Mei Foo?

In Mei Foo, 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 Mei Foo?

Shek Kong Air Base is the nearest airport to Mei Foo, about 13 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Mei Foo in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Mei Foo 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 Mei Foo?

Mei Foo shares the official and regional languages of Sham Shui Po 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 Mei Foo?

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