General Facts of Cambodia

Local mains voltage is 220 AC, bring a converter for any 110-volt equipment. Power blackouts or power surges are not uncommon. Use a surge guard for sensitive electronic equipment. Email and internet connections are widely available in Cambodia. International (tri-band) cell phones can be used in Cambodia. Internet cafes in Phnom Penh are quite cheap. You are advised that normal precautions against robbery should be taken while in Cambodia. Late at night, it can be dangerous for foreigners to go out walking in the main cities. Use taxis or motorbikes in the evening. The country does not have a high crime rate but often tourists are targeted because they carry money and cameras. In the past tourists have been victims of crime because of the political climate. So, although you may be living in Cambodia for long term and not appear like a tourist, always be on the careful side.