Cambodia

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

Cambodia uses the Cambodian riel (symbol: ៛), code KHR.

Banknotes come in denominations of 100000, 50000, 20000, 10000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 500, 200, 100 and 50 riels. Riel is subdivided into 100 sens. Coins come in denominations of 500, 200, 100 and 50 riels.

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.

Automatic teller machines (local names: ATM or ម៉ាស៊ីនដកប្រាក់ស្វ័យប្រវត្តិ (អេ ធី អឹម)) 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.

Internet speed in Cambodia is on average 4.4 Mbps.

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

You can buy a SIM card for about 5,964.57 KHR, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 5 telecoms: Cellcard, Metfone, Smart, qb or yes 018.

Cambodia uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800.

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.

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

Homosexuality is legal in Cambodia.

Same-sex marriage is not recognized.

The following vaccinations listed for this country are recommended for your protection and to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.