Do You Need a Travel Adapter for Cambodia?
Cambodia uses Type A, Type C and Type G sockets at 230 V, 50 Hz. Phone and laptop chargers from the US, the UK, Europe, Canada and Japan plug straight in. From Australia you need a Type G adapter. Single-voltage hair dryers from the US, Canada and Japan also need a voltage converter.
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Verdict by where you are travelling from
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| From | Phone, laptop or USB charger | Hair dryer or straightener | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| The US | Works | Converter | Step-down converter (amazon.com) |
| The UK | Works | Works | Nothing |
| Europe | Works | Adapter Type G | Type G adapter (amazon.de) |
| Australia | Adapter Type G | Adapter Type G | Type G adapter (amazon.com.au) |
| Canada | Works | Converter | Step-down converter (amazon.ca) |
| Japan | Works | Converter | Step-down converter (amazon.co.jp) |
Phone, laptop, USB and camera chargers are dual voltage, so they only need the right plug. Single-voltage hair dryers, straighteners and kettles need a converter unless rated for 220–240 V; electric shavers and CPAP machines vary by model. Read the INPUT line on the label. Adapter or converter?
More about sockets in Cambodia
No other country or territory in Asia has exactly this mix of sockets (of 35 in the region).
Modern installations often have universal sockets that accept plugs of most common types, but without establishing earth contact when used with Type E/F plugs (American Type B and British Type G plugs will be properly earthed). Older installations are usually A/C hybrid sockets without earthing.
Standard and note from Wikipedia, Mains electricity by country (CC BY-SA 4.0), retrieved 8 September 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What plug does Cambodia use?
Cambodia uses Type A, Type C and Type G sockets. Type A: two flat parallel pins. Type C: two round 4 mm pins, 19 mm apart. Type G: three rectangular pins in a triangle, fused plug. Type B and Type F sockets are also reported occasionally.
What is the voltage in Cambodia?
Cambodia runs on 230 V at 50 Hz.
Can I charge my iPhone or laptop in Cambodia?
Yes. Phones, laptops and USB chargers are dual voltage (100–240 V), so 230 V is fine. Chargers from the US, the UK, Europe, Canada and Japan plug straight in. From Australia you need a Type G plug adapter.
Do I need a voltage converter for Cambodia?
Only for single-voltage appliances made for 100–127 V countries, such as many hair dryers, straighteners and kettles. Anything marked INPUT 100–240 V works with a plug adapter alone.
Other countries in Asia
Socket types: Type A Type C Type G · Voltage by country
Data verified 8 September 2026 against the IEC World Plugs dataset, WorldStandards and Wikipedia. How this data was verified.