All TLDs / .hk

What is .hk?

.hk is the country-code top-level domain assigned to Hong Kong, run by Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Ltd.. It's live in the IANA DNS root zone. Registration is open through accredited registrars, though some country registries add local-presence or ID requirements.
Type
Country code (Hong Kong)
Registration
Open to public
In DNS root
Yes

Registry operator: Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Ltd. — per the IANA root database.

Source: IANA root zone database, checked August 23, 2026.

Is .hk a real domain extension?

Yes — .hk is a real top-level domain. It's present in the official IANA DNS root zone, which is the authoritative list of every live TLD on the internet.

Who runs .hk?

.hk is operated by Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Ltd., the registry responsible for Hong Kong, per the IANA root database.

What is .hk used for?

.hk is the extension tied to Hong Kong. Many country codes are also used generically for branding when the letters spell something useful.

Can anyone register a .hk domain?

Generally yes — .hk is open through accredited registrars, though some country registries require local presence or ID. Availability of a specific name depends on whether it's already taken.

.hk and Hong Kong

.hk is the country-code top-level domain assigned to Hong Kong, administered by the registry Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Ltd..

.hk is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Introduced on 3 January 1990, it is administered by the Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation (HKIRC).

Source: Wikipedia — .hk (CC BY-SA)

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