Which Japanese hair dryers work in Hong Kong?

As of 2026-10-24, we checked 25 hair dryers sold in Japan. In Hong Kong (220V, 50Hz, Type G outlets): 10 need an accessory, 15 will not work. None works as is.

Voltage 220V · Frequency 50Hz · Outlets Type G — Hong Kong mainly uses British-style Type G three-pin outlets.

Works as is (0)

None.

Needs an accessory (10)

Reasons:

  • Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter (10)
  • You must manually set the switch to the 200–240V position before plugging in; forgetting will damage it (1)
ModelVoltage · plugJapan price (incl. tax)Notes
ReFa RE-AX 100–240V · A JP¥31,499
≈ HK$1,576
Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
Panasonic EH-NA9F 100–240V · A JP¥21,837
≈ HK$1,092
You must manually set the switch to the 200–240V position before plugging in; forgetting will damage it
Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
YA-MAN YJHC2 100–240V · A JP¥24,700
≈ HK$1,236
Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
Koizumi KDD-0030 100–240V · A JP¥5,703
≈ HK$285
Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
Maxell MXDR-800A 100–240V · A JP¥15,792
≈ HK$790
Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
TESCOM TD860A 100–240V · A JP¥18,471
≈ HK$924
Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
KINUJO HW001 100–240V · A JP¥23,480
≈ HK$1,175
Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
Sharp IB-P80M 100–240V · A JP¥25,720
≈ HK$1,287
Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
Dyson HD19 100–240V · A JP¥35,980
≈ HK$1,800
Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
ReFa BEAUTECH DRYER SE W 100–240V · A JP¥36,300
≈ HK$1,816
Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter

Will not work (15)

Reasons:

  • Voltage not compatible: the rated voltage doesn't cover the local voltage (e.g. a Japan-only 100V model on 200–240V will burn out); transformers are not recommended for high-wattage appliances (15)
  • Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter (15)
ModelVoltage · plugJapan price (incl. tax)
TESCOM TD570A 100V · A JP¥5,671
≈ HK$284
Panasonic EH-NC50 100V · A JP¥49,466
≈ HK$2,474
Panasonic EH-NA2K 100V · A JP¥16,136
≈ HK$807
Panasonic EH-NA0K 100V · A JP¥30,051
≈ HK$1,503
Panasonic EH-NE8N 100V · A JP¥14,881
≈ HK$744
ReFa RE-BX 100V · A JP¥31,399
≈ HK$1,571
KINUJO KH30 100V · A JP¥24,350
≈ HK$1,218
Dyson HD08 100V · A JP¥24,207
≈ HK$1,211
Dyson HD16 100V · A JP¥29,800
≈ HK$1,491
Sharp IB-WX902 100V · A JP¥25,076
≈ HK$1,254
ReFa RE-BC 100V · A JP¥31,322
≈ HK$1,567
Panasonic EH-NA9M 100V · A JP¥22,589
≈ HK$1,130
Panasonic EH-NE7N 100V · A JP¥6,630
≈ HK$332
SALONIA SAL23209 100V · A JP¥8,933
≈ HK$447
Panasonic EH-NE5N 100V · A JP¥4,230
≈ HK$212

Japan prices include tax. See each model page for the source and date, and check the store. Data updated to 2026-10-24.

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