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USD to HKD Converter.

Current rate

1 USD = 7.79 HKD as of 2026-05-18. USD to HKD is one of the most stable major pairs because the Hong Kong dollar is pegged to USD within a 7.75-7.85 Linked Exchange Rate System defended by the HKMA since 1983. Volume comes from finance hub salaries, mainland China capital routing, and IPO subscription flows on the HKEX.

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USDHKD Converter

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🇺🇸 $1.00 = 🇭🇰
HK$7.79
Rate: 1 USD = 7.7900 HKD
Common conversions
🇺🇸 USD🇭🇰 HKD
$1.00HK$7.79
$10.00HK$77.90
$100.00HK$779.00
$500.00HK$3,895.00
$1,000.00HK$7,790.00
$5,000.00HK$38,950.00
$10,000.00HK$77,900.00
$50,000.00HK$389,500.00
$100,000.00HK$779,000.00
✨ Mid-market rate · as of 2026-05-18 · Real-world transfer rates may differ 0.5-3% depending on provider · Not financial advice
📈 Trend

USD trend over time.

Today
7.79
1 USD = HKD
1 year ago
7.81
↓ 0.3% in 12 months
5 years ago
7.76
↑ 0.4% in 5 years
🔢 Quick reference

USD to HKD conversion table.

Common US Dollar amounts converted to Hong Kong Dollar at today's rate of 1 USD = 7.79 HKD. The reverse holds too: 1 HKD = 0.1284 USD.

USD → HKD
1 USD 7.79 HKD
5 USD 38.95 HKD
10 USD 77.9 HKD
25 USD 194.75 HKD
50 USD 389.5 HKD
100 USD 779 HKD
500 USD 3,895 HKD
1,000 USD 7,790 HKD
5,000 USD 38,950 HKD
10,000 USD 77,900 HKD
HKD → USD
1 HKD 0.1284 USD
5 HKD 0.6418 USD
10 HKD 1.28 USD
25 HKD 3.21 USD
50 HKD 6.42 USD
100 HKD 12.84 USD
500 HKD 64.18 USD
1,000 HKD 128.37 USD
5,000 HKD 641.85 USD
10,000 HKD 1,284 USD
💡 About this corridor

Why people convert USD to HKD.

The USD/HKD corridor is driven mostly by global reserve currency and remittances from US-based workers. On the Hong Kong Dollar side, demand comes from Hong Kong banking, China trade gateway, and finance hub. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, USD/HKD is one of the more liquid pairs in this region — which usually means tighter spreads and smaller markups than thinly-traded exotic pairs.

Over the past 12 months the US Dollar has moved down 0.3% against the Hong Kong Dollar, and over five years it has strengthened about 0.4% (from 7.76 to 7.79). If you're sending money on this corridor, that trend matters: a rising rate means timing your transfer — or locking a rate with a forward contract for large amounts — can change the Hong Kong Dollar you receive by a meaningful margin.

Getting the best USD → HKD rate. The figure above is the mid-market rate — the "true" rate banks and brokers reference. Most banks add a 1–3% margin on top and may charge a flat wire fee. Specialist services (Wise, Remitly, and regional exchange houses on this corridor) typically convert closer to mid-market. Always compare the effective rate after all fees, not just the headline rate — on a large USD transfer, a 2% difference is real money.

Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates as of 2026-05-18 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.

❓ FAQ

USD to HKD FAQ.

Who converts USD to HKD?
Wall Street bankers transferring HK bonuses, mainland Chinese investors using HK accounts to access offshore markets, expats funding HKMC mortgages, and US importers paying Pearl River Delta suppliers via HK intermediaries.
Best way to send USD to HKD?
Wise is typically the cheapest with sub-0.4% margin, HSBC Premier offers free internal HK-to-US transfers between linked accounts, and Revolut handles small amounts fee-free up to monthly limits.
Will the HKD peg break?
HKMA holds over $420 billion in foreign reserves, more than enough to defend the peg. Speculative attacks in 1998 and 2022 both failed, and Beijing has publicly committed to maintaining the link.