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Hong Kong eSIM

93 Hong Kong plans · from $3.89

Hong Kong is a city, a territory and its own mobile market — and crucially it sits outside the mainland Chinese internet, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram all work normally here. That also means a China plan does not cover it, and a Hong Kong plan does not cover Shenzhen half an hour away.

Landing at Chek Lap Kok (HKG)

The Airport Express reaches Central in 24 minutes and is the fastest way in. Get an Octopus card or set up contactless on arrival — it pays for the MTR, ferries, buses and most convenience stores.

eSIM plans that cover Hong Kong

Hong Kong is covered by every Hong Kong plan below — there is no separate city-only eSIM to buy.

Choose a data plan

1 GB

7 days· 0.3 GB per $1

$3.89

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Unlimited

1 days· ∞ GB per $1

$4.44

2 GB

15 days· 0.4 GB per $1

$6.42

3 GB

30 days· 0.4 GB per $1

$8.54

Unlimited

3 days· ∞ GB per $1

$10.84

5 GB

30 days· 0.4 GB per $1

$13.35

Unlimited

5 days· ∞ GB per $1

$17.25

10 GB

30 days· 0.5 GB per $1

$23.52

Unlimited

7 days· ∞ GB per $1

$23.65

Unlimited

10 days· ∞ GB per $1

$33.29

20 GB

30 days· 0.6 GB per $1

$41.35

Unlimited

15 days· ∞ GB per $1

$49.30

20 GB

Global - Light only

60 days· 0.4 GB per $1

$57.64

50 GB

30 days· 0.6 GB per $1

$92.28

Unlimited

30 days· ∞ GB per $1

$97.38

50 GB

Global - Light only

90 days· 0.4 GB per $1

$135.29

100 GB

30 days· 0.7 GB per $1

$156.17

100 GB

Global - Light only

90 days· 0.5 GB per $1

$236.48

100 GB

Asia only

180 days· 0.4 GB per $1

$283.53

Which networks you'll be on in Hong Kong

Siima eSIMs for Hong Kong ride CSL, 3 and SmarTone. Coverage across the territory is outstanding, including the outlying islands and the country parks.

Coverage around Hong Kong

MTR and the harbour

Full coverage in every MTR tunnel and station, on the Star Ferry and through the cross-harbour tunnels. The system is comprehensively fitted.

The Peak and Central

Dense 5G across Central, Admiralty and Tsim Sha Tsui, and on the Peak Tram and the terrace at the top.

Outlying islands and hiking

Lamma, Cheung Chau and Lantau are well covered, as are the Dragon's Back and MacLehose trails — Hong Kong's country parks are unusually well connected for hiking terrain.

Crossing to the mainland

Shenzhen is a border crossing away and runs on mainland networks behind the Great Firewall. Your Hong Kong plan stops there, and the internet works differently on the other side.

How much data you need

A few days in Hong Kong is 2–3 GB. The city is compact and Wi-Fi is everywhere, but the MTR and maps run constantly.

Work it out with our data usage calculator →

Frequently asked questions

Does a China eSIM work in Hong Kong?
No. Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China are three separate markets for mobile plans — each needs its own coverage. It is one of the most common mistakes travellers make on a combined trip.
Is the internet censored in Hong Kong?
Hong Kong sits outside the mainland's national filtering system, so Google, WhatsApp, Instagram and Western news services work normally on local networks — unlike across the border in Shenzhen.
How do I set up an eSIM before arriving in Hong Kong?
Install it at home while you still have Wi-Fi: open Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM and scan the QR code from your Siima confirmation email. Leave the line switched off until you land — the plan starts counting from first use in Hong Kong, not from purchase.
How much data do I need for a trip to Hong Kong?
A few days in Hong Kong is 2–3 GB. The city is compact and Wi-Fi is everywhere, but the MTR and maps run constantly.
Is an eSIM cheaper than roaming in Hong Kong?
Almost always. Daily roaming passes from most home carriers run $10–15 per day, while Siima plans covering Hong Kong start from $3.89 for the whole trip. You also avoid per-megabyte charges if you exceed a roaming pass allowance.
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