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Cambodia

The practical basics before you go: plugs, emergency numbers, money, tipping and the time.

EmergencyPolice 117Ambulance 119Fire 118

Plug typesA · C · G230 V · 50 Hz CurrencyKHRCambodian Riel

Drives on theright

TippingRound up, or leave small change

Local time–+855 · Calling code

The country in brief

About 17.8 million people live in Cambodia, on 181,035 km². The capital is Phnom Penh.

Capital: Phnom Penh
Population: 17,847,982
Area: 181,035 km²
Official languages: Khmer

Land borders

Laos Thailand Vietnam

Facts change, so check the important things before you travel.
Population: World Bank, 2025 (CC BY 4.0). Capital, area and languages: Wikidata. Facts fetched October 30, 2026.

Before you go

Which plugs are used in Cambodia?
Sockets take plug type A/C/G, at 230 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in Cambodia?
Call 117 for the police, 119 for an ambulance and 118 for the fire brigade.
Do you tip in Cambodia?
Round up, or leave small change.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Cambodia?
Traffic drives on the right.
What currency is used in Cambodia?
Prices are in Cambodian Riel (KHR).
What language do they speak in Cambodia?
Official languages: Khmer.
How do I call a number in Cambodia from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +855.