Which Japanese hair irons work in Hong Kong?
As of 2026-10-24, we checked 22 hair irons sold in Japan. In Hong Kong (220V, 50Hz, Type G outlets): 3 work as is, 14 need an accessory, 4 will not work, 1 still pending.
Voltage 220V · Frequency 50Hz · Outlets Type G — Hong Kong mainly uses British-style Type G three-pin outlets.
Works as is (3)
USB-powered: charge it with any USB charger or computer at your destination; voltage doesn't matter
| Model | Voltage · plug | Japan price (incl. tax) |
|---|---|---|
| ReFa RE-BL | TBD | JP¥12,980 ≈ HK$649 |
| Koizumi KHS-8660 | TBD | JP¥4,533 ≈ HK$227 |
| SALONIA KSAL26131 | TBD | JP¥4,930 ≈ HK$247 |
Needs an accessory (14)
Reasons:
- Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter (14)
| Model | Voltage · plug | Japan price (incl. tax) |
|---|---|---|
| Panasonic EH-HS0J | 100–240V · A | JP¥13,499 ≈ HK$675 |
| ReFa RE-AT | 100–240V · A | JP¥23,000 ≈ HK$1,150 |
| Panasonic EH-HS9J | 100–240V · A | JP¥11,508 ≈ HK$576 |
| ReFa RE-BM | 100–240V · A | JP¥21,580 ≈ HK$1,079 |
| KINUJO DS200 | 100–240V · A | JP¥11,490 ≈ HK$575 |
| SALONIA SAL24112 | 100–240V · A | JP¥4,420 ≈ HK$221 |
| Panasonic EH-HS21 | 100–240V · A | JP¥4,740 ≈ HK$237 |
| Panasonic EH-HV2B | 100–240V · A | JP¥5,063 ≈ HK$253 |
| SALONIA KSAL25129 | 100–240V · A | JP¥8,800 ≈ HK$440 |
| KINUJO KM001 | 100–240V · A | JP¥9,270 ≈ HK$464 |
| TESCOM NIS500B | 100–240V · A | JP¥9,519 ≈ HK$476 |
| Holistic Cures HCC-G38DG | 100–240V · A | JP¥11,297 ≈ HK$565 |
| KINUJO KC32N | 100–240V · A | JP¥16,950 ≈ HK$848 |
| KINUJO 2W02 | 100–240V · A | JP¥21,980 ≈ HK$1,099 |
Will not work (4)
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 (4)
- Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter (4)
| Model | Voltage · plug | Japan price (incl. tax) |
|---|---|---|
| KINUJO LM225 | 100V · A | JP¥16,186 ≈ HK$810 |
| CREATE ION SR-32 | 100V · A | JP¥4,914 ≈ HK$246 |
| Panasonic EH-HN50 | 100V · A | JP¥25,740 ≈ HK$1,288 |
| KINUJO KP001 | 100V · A | JP¥17,480 ≈ HK$874 |
Pending (1)
| Model | Voltage · plug | Japan price (incl. tax) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyson HS07 | TBD | JP¥18,080 ≈ HK$904 | — |
Japan prices include tax. See each model page for the source and date, and check the store. Data updated to 2026-10-24.
Other destinations for hair irons
- Australia 3/22
- Canada 17/22
- France 3/22
- Germany 3/22
- India 3/22
- Indonesia 3/22
- Italy 3/22
- Macao 3/22
- Mainland China 17/22
- Malaysia 3/22
- New Zealand 3/22
- Philippines 17/22
- Singapore 3/22
- South Korea 3/22
- Spain 3/22
- Taiwan 17/22
- Thailand 17/22
- United Kingdom 3/22
- United States 17/22
- Vietnam 17/22
See which models work as is, need an accessory or will not work, destination by destination (numbers: work as is / checked).
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