China Hong Kong Mission
Mission leaders
David W. and Leslie J. Hill
Began service ~July 2024 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2027-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2024 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
- Office address
- 18 Dorset Crescent, Kowloon, Kowloon City, Hong Kong
- Phone
- Not yet verified
- Not yet verified
- Source
- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026
Letters & packages
Hong Kong Post is reliable; check with the mission office first.
- Your missionary can email weekly on P-day; letters and packages are optional extras.
- Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
- Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.
- Mail-by dates for holidays and a calendar reminder are in the interactive guide.
Weather & climate
Profile: temperate · about 1756 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65°F / 18°C | 61°F / 16°C | 41 mm |
| Feb | 66°F / 19°C | 62°F / 16°C | 44 mm |
| Mar | 70°F / 21°C | 67°F / 19°C | 60 mm |
| Apr | 75°F / 24°C | 72°F / 22°C | 124 mm |
| May | 80°F / 27°C | 78°F / 25°C | 194 mm |
| Jun | 84°F / 29°C | 81°F / 27°C | 288 mm |
| Jul | 85°F / 30°C | 82°F / 28°C | 225 mm |
| Aug | 85°F / 29°C | 81°F / 27°C | 349 mm |
| Sep | 84°F / 29°C | 81°F / 27°C | 238 mm |
| Oct | 81°F / 27°C | 76°F / 25°C | 160 mm |
| Nov | 75°F / 24°C | 71°F / 21°C | 68 mm |
| Dec | 68°F / 20°C | 63°F / 17°C | 18 mm |
Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.
Language
Cantonese (Chinese), English
Cantonese is tonal (six main tones) and written with Traditional Chinese characters. Tone changes meaning, so mimic native speakers closely.
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
- Kaohsiung Taiwan Temple — Under construction (23 November 2023) · ~634 km
The Church in China
- Official Languages
- Chinese (Cantonese Traditional)
- Church Membership
- 24,930
- Congregations
- 26 (20 Wards, 6 Branches)
- Number of Missions
- 1
- Operating Temples
- 1
Newsroom Facts & Statistics · updated Fri Mar 06 2026
Practical
- Time zone
- Asia/Hong_Kong
- Currency
- HKD
- Country code
- +852
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution as of 2026-10-08
Culture & food
- Hong Kong is fast-paced; be efficient and polite.
- Follow local laws and mission guidance carefully.
Foods: Dim sum, Wonton noodles, Char siu, Egg tarts
Family groups
- Hong Kong Mission Moms and Friends (LDS) Group
- China Hong Kong Mission – All Facebook Group
- Hong Kong Mission Pres. & Sister Chan Group
- China Hong Kong Mission – Van Dam Group
- Hong Kong Mission (Armstrong Era) Group
- Hong Kong Mission (Let’s Stay Connected) Group
- Hong Kong Mission alumni Pres. & Sis. Ong Group
- Hong Kong Mission 81-83 (Pres. Mitchell) Group
- Hong Kong LDS Mission President Goo Group
- Hong Kong Mission alumni Pres. Hinton Group
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources