Cambodia is located in Southeastern Asia.  When traveling to Cambodia it is important to take along the correct travel adaptor for your destination country.  Cambodia uses a couple of different type of travel adapters.  The Deluxe Cambodia Travel Adapter Kit includes both grounded and non-grounded adapters for Cambodia.

Depending on the appliance you are taking with you, you may need a converter to operate your appliances in Asia.

Adapter plugs allow electrical connections up to 240 volts. An adapter plug does NOT change the current or voltage (this requires a converter) unless your appliance is dual voltage. Check to make sure your hair dryer, curling iron, electric razor and other appliances are dual voltage before you leave on your trip.  Non-grounded adapters may NOT be used with appliances that have grounded plugs; for these you will need a grounded adapter.

Many of our customers find it handy to have multiple adaptors while traveling - either to run several appliances simultaneously or simply as a backup.

Why do I need a North American adapter?

Even though Cambodia uses North American sockets, the sockets are not required to be polarized. Since devices such as laptops have a polarized plug with one prong wider than the other, you will still need an adapter to use your plug in Cambodia.

Going In Style Cambodia Adapter Model GIS-CAMB-A-B-GUA-GUB

Grounded Adapter Plugs

If you are traveling with a grounded United States dual / multi-voltage appliance or using a grounded Transformer you will need to use a grounded adaptor plug. A grounded United States plug has two flat blades and one round pin.

Non-Grounded Adapter Plugs

Going In Style offers non-grounded adapter plugs for use with your voltage converter, transformer, or dual/multi voltage appliance. A non-grounded United States plug has two flat blades.

Learn more about grounded and ungrounded plugs

Cycles: 50 Hz vs. 60 Hz.

Cambodia operates on 120-220 volt electricity and is generated at 50Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. United States 110-120 volt electricity is generated at 60Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. This difference in cycles may cause the motor in your 60Hz United States appliance to operate slightly slower when used on 50Hz foreign electricity. Most modern electronic equipment including battery chargers, computers, iPods, etc., will not be affected by the difference in cycle.

Computers and Apple Products

If you are traveling overseas with a Toshiba, HP, Lenovo, Asus, laptop or Apple device such as an iPad, chances are you won’t need a voltage converter. Most laptops are multi-voltage and will operate on voltages ranging from 100 to 240 volts. However, computers do need to make safe connections to foreign power systems and a surge protector is recommended and you will still need an adapter to use your plug.

Learn more about traveling with apple products

About Cambodia

Geography

Cambodia is located in Southeastern Asia, bordering the Gulf of Thailand, between Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos. Cambodia’s climate is tropical; rainy, monsoon season (May to November); dry season (December to April); little seasonal temperature variation. The terrain is mostly low, flat plains; mountains in southwest and north.

Currency

The currency used is the Riel (KHR). Major credit cards are accepted at major establishments, however it is best to carry some cash because many places do not accept credit card. Foreign currency and travelers cheques can be exchanged at banks, however not all banks will exchange travelers’ cheques.

Staying Connected

Cambodia has an adequate fixed-line and cellular service in Phnom Penh and other provincial cities; mobile-cellular phone systems are widely used in urban areas to bypass deficiencies in the fixed-line network; mobile-phone coverage is rapidly expanding in rural areas. Fixed-line connections stand at about 2 per 100 persons; mobile-cellular usage, aided by competition among service providers, is increasing rapidly and stands at about 55 per 100 persons. When traveling to Cambodia you will need to have an unlocked or international cell phone with a Bahrain SIM card to make mobile calls. You will need an adapter to charge your cell phone. Most cell phone battery rechargers should be multi - voltage, therefore will not require a converter. If the charger says 100-240 volts, 50-60 cycles then your charger in multi - voltage.

Cambodia has 13,768 internet hosts and 78,500 internet users. Internet is widely available in internet cafes and hotels. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.