How to Use a Cell Phone in Cambodia

Cambodia is a place of peace after many years of war. This country has found its way onto the tourist map, and experiencing Cambodia is for the true adventurer. While you're marveling in the ruins of the ancient Khmer civilization and exploring ancient temples, you want to make sure that you are able to use your cell phone in the case of an emergency. Using a cell phone in Cambodia is easy if you follow the correct procedures.

Things You'll Need

• Plug adaptor
• List of important phone numbers
• Transformer

Instructions

1. Purchase the correct plug adaptors from an electronics store before you leave home so that you can charge your cell phone while in Cambodia. Cambodia uses plug types "A" and "C."

2. Use a transformer that can handle 230 volts, which is the voltage used in Cambodia, when charging your cell phone. Your cell phone will likely fry if you do not use the correct transformer.

3. Call your cell phone provider to make sure that they offer phone coverage in Cambodia. Ask to be upgraded to international roaming.

4. Consider renting a cell phone or SIM card to use with your personal cell phone if your cellular company does not offer coverage in Cambodia.

5. Know how to dial locally within Cambodia. If you are dialing a place in Cambodia with the same city code as which you are calling, just dial the number. If the number has a different city code, dial "0," plus the city code, plus the phone number.

6. Know how to call the United States from Cambodia. First dial "001" (this is the international prefix to dial outside of Cambodia). Then dial "1" (this is the international code used to dial to the U.S.). Follow that by the city code and phone number.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure to charge your cell phone each night using the correct plug adaptor and transformer.