Is smoking banned in public places in Hong Kong?
Comprehensive ban
Hong Kong bans smoking in all indoor public places and workplaces, with previous exemptions removed.
Hong Kong is one of 70 countries classified “Comprehensive ban” for public smoking bans — 53% of the 132 with data.
Source
- Taken from
- Wikipedia: List of smoking bans
- Last checked
- 17 September 2026
- How it was classified
- Classified by a language model from the source text, then checked against hand-verified reference countries.
Nearby countries
- Taiwan
- Comprehensive ban Taiwan extends smoke-free areas to almost all enclosed workplaces and public places.
- Vietnam
- Partial ban Smoking is banned in specific public places and workplaces, but exemptions exist for entertainment areas in some regions.
- Philippines
- Varies by region Smoking bans vary by city, with Metro Manila having a strict ban and other areas having different rules.
- Thailand
- Comprehensive ban Thailand bans smoking in all indoor and outdoor public establishments, including bars and restaurants, with fines for non-compliance.
- Myanmar
- Partial ban Myanmar has a smoking ban in certain public places, but the scope is not fully detailed.
- South Korea
- Comprehensive ban South Korea enforces a complete nationwide ban on smoking in all enclosed public places and workplaces.
Other laws in Hong Kong
- Jaywalking
- Offense / fined
- Drinking in Public
- Legal
- Driving Age
- 18+
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