Cambodia destination information

All you need to know before visiting Cambodia

Cambodia summary

Cambodia is a medium sized country with around 16M Cambodian. Official language is Khmer. Cambodia uses metric system (kilograms, centimeters, °C). Time zone is UTC+07:00. Currency used in Cambodia is Riel (KHR).

🎫 Border Rank #️⃣ 36
🗺️ Passport Rank #️⃣ 189

ATMs in Cambodia are Rare. Internet speed in Cambodia is on average 4.4 Mbps. In Cambodia you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick).

🏙️ Phnom Penh
🗣️ Khmer
👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 16M ☀️ ~27 °C 🌧 ~155 mm 👍 Least Developed 🚩 181k km2 (70k mi²)
🎫 Visa Exemption
🗺️ Passport Strength
🏥 Health regulation
🛃 Customs rules
🏛️ Embassies

General

Socket 🔌

Cambodia uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type A, Type C and Type G.

Languages 🗣️

  • Khmer

Money

Currency 💱

1000 KHR = 0.24 USD

Cambodia uses the Cambodian riel (symbol: ?), code KHR.Banknotes come in denominations of 100000, 50000, 20000, 10000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 500, 100 and 50 riels. Riel is subdivided into 100 sens. Coins come in denominations of 500, 200, 100 and 50 riels.

ATM 🏧🏦

Rare

Automatic teller machines are rare in Cambodia. Your best bet is to look for them in large cities and community places.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.

Tipping 💁🏽

Not expected, but can leave extra tip

Tipping is usually not expected in Cambodia. However, if you are satisfied with the service provided you can show your appreciation by leaving a small ‘extra’ tip.

Card 💳

Phone

Mobile Phone 📱

Cambodia uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800.

Roaming 🌐

If you don't want to buy SIM card in Cambodia upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.

Emergency Calls 🚨

Universal :

112

Police :

112

Ambulance :

112

Fire department :

112

Calling ☎️

International

To call Cambodia, dial +, then 855 (the country code for Cambodia), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number.

Locally

For local calls within Cambodia, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 23 .


international: + 855 23 1234567
calling local: 023 1234567

Internet connection

Internet Speed 💯

Internet speed in Cambodia is on average 4.4 Mbps.

Wifi 📡

WiFi coverage in Cambodia is low. It is not as easy to find one.

SIM Card #️⃣

You can buy a SIM card for about 10,096.95 KHR, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 5 telecoms: Cellcard, Metfone, Seatel, Smart or qb.

Driving

Rules 🚗

In Cambodia you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick).

Limits 🚦

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 120 km/h (74 mph) on motorways, 120 km/h (74 mph) on expressways, 60-80 km/h (37-49 mph) in all built-up areas and 90 km/h (55 mph) on undivided highways.

Weather

Temperature 🌡️

Rainfall ☔

Countries nearby Cambodia


More on Cambodia travel and visa information

All the informations you need to schedule your trip to Cambodia.

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Visa Exemption

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Passport Strength

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Health regulation

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Customs rules

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LGBT Destination info

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Cambodian embassies

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