Hong Kong Dollar to Chinese Yuan (HKD/CNY) Exchange Rate Today
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HKD to CNY Conversion Table
Common amounts converted from Hong Kong Dollar to Chinese Yuan at today's rate.
| Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) | Chinese Yuan (CNY) |
|---|---|
| 1 HKD | — |
| 5 HKD | — |
| 10 HKD | — |
| 25 HKD | — |
| 50 HKD | — |
| 100 HKD | — |
| 250 HKD | — |
| 500 HKD | — |
| 1,000 HKD | — |
| 5,000 HKD | — |
| 10,000 HKD | — |
| 50,000 HKD | — |
How much Chinese Yuan will you actually receive?
Estimated cost to convert HKD 1,000 to CNY with different transfer services. Fees are sourced from published pricing pages and may vary by amount, payment method, and destination.
| Service | Rate | Fee | Total Cost | CNY received |
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| Mid-market rate | — | - | - | — |
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| Typical bank Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Bureau de change Mar 2026 | — | — | — | — |
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HKD/CNY is a pegged rate - here is what that means
This currency pair involves a peg, so the exchange rate barely moves. Timing your conversion makes almost no difference. Instead, focus entirely on minimising the fees and markup charged by your provider. The provider table above shows how much each one would charge.
HKD/CNY rate statistics
Is today's HKD/CNY rate good or bad?
We compare today's live Hong Kong Dollar to Chinese Yuan mid-market rate against its 30-day and 52-week trading range. When the rate is near the top of its recent range, HKD holders get more Chinese Yuan per unit - a better time to convert. When it is near the bottom, you may want to watch and wait.
The Hong Kong dollar is pegged to USD at 7.75-7.85. For pairs involving HKD and non-USD currencies, the rate effectively mirrors the other currency's USD rate. Timing makes minimal difference - focus on fees.
The live analysis below updates throughout market hours and shows exactly where today's rate sits in context.
What is the HKD/CNY exchange rate?
The HKD/CNY rate tracks how many Chinese Yuan one Hong Kong Dollar buys. The Chinese yuan is managed within a daily trading band set by the People's Bank of China. Pairs involving CNY tend to be less volatile than free-floating equivalents.
HKD is issued by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) (ranked 9th globally - meaning it's the 9th most bought and sold currency in the world). CNY is issued by the People's Bank of China (PBOC) (ranked 5th). Full HKD profile | Full CNY profile
Is today's HKD/CNY rate good or bad?
The Hong Kong Dollar to Chinese Yuan mid-market rate shown above is the reference price before any provider adds fees or markup. It is not a guaranteed quote - your bank, card issuer, or transfer service will offer a different rate that includes their margin.
On a typical conversion, banks add 0.5-1.5% to this rate. The gap between the mid-market rate and what you actually receive is the real cost of converting - often larger than any flat fee. Because HKD/CNY is a pegged or near-pegged rate, the bank's exchange rate risk is minimal - but they still charge for the service. Focus on fees rather than timing.
Exchange rate regime
Note: Hong Kong Dollar is pegged to USD within a 7.75-7.85 band. This means Hong Kong Dollar/Chinese Yuan effectively tracks USD/Chinese Yuan. Timing matters less than your provider's markup.
Converting Hong Kong Dollar to Chinese Yuan? Read this first
HKD is pegged to USD. Because HKD barely moves against the dollar (7.75-7.85 band), timing your conversion makes almost no difference. Focus entirely on minimizing provider fees and markup.
Watch out: While HKD/CNY barely moves due to the peg, providers still vary their markup significantly. The rate is stable, but what you actually pay isn't - focus entirely on provider fees.
Frequently asked questions
Why does HKD/CNY barely move?
The Hong Kong Dollar is pegged to the US Dollar within a narrow band of 7.75-7.85, maintained by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority since 1983. This linked exchange rate system means USD/HKD moves very little compared to free-floating pairs. For other currencies against HKD, the peg means the rate closely mirrors the USD rate.
Learn more
- HKMA - Linked Exchange Rate - Hong Kong's currency peg system
- PBOC Monetary Policy - People's Bank of China policy and rate announcements
How this rate is calculated
We prefer a direct rate from our primary data source when one is available. If a direct quote is unavailable, we compute a cross-rate through a major intermediary currency (usually USD or EUR). When a rate is derived rather than directly quoted, we label it on the page. Full methodology.