Country Dialing Guide

Cambodia country code +855 — call Cambodia & get a number.

Everything you need to dial Cambodia correctly — country code +855, area codes by province, and a mobile numbering system where the prefix tells you the carrier, not the region. Plus the time zone detail that makes scheduling with Cambodia simple year-round. Get a local Cambodia number for your business in minutes.

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🇰🇭 Cambodia · LiveAsia/Phnom_Penh
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Phnom Penh
Siem Reap
Sihanoukville
+855
Country code
00
Exit code
17.7 m
People
17.7 m
Population
Active SIMs
4
Mobile operators
+855
Country code
01At a glance

Cambodia at a glance

The numbers and facts you need before you dial.

Country
Cambodia (Kingdom of Cambodia)
Country code
+855
ISO codes
KH / KHM
Exit code (dialing out)
001, 007, or similar carrier-specific prefixes (verify current standard, as Cambodia has historically used multiple international gateway codes)
Capital
Phnom Penh
Population
Approximately 17.7 million (verify against latest official/UN estimate)
Currency
Cambodian Riel (KHR), though US Dollars are also very widely used in everyday transactions (verify current dual-currency practice details before publishing)
Official language
Khmer
Time zone
Indochina Time (ICT), UTC+7, year-round
Observes DST
No — Cambodia does not shift its clocks seasonally
Numbering regulator
Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia (TRC)
Notable fact
Home to Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument complex in the world, and one of the few countries where a dual currency (riel and US dollar) circulates side by side in daily life
Emergency number
Commonly cited as 117 (police), 118 (fire), 119 (ambulance) — verify current numbers locally
Internet TLD
.kh
02The basics

What is the country code for Cambodia?

Cambodia's country code, +855, covers a country whose telephone numbering plan splits cleanly into two logics: landline numbers use geographic area codes (23 for Phnom Penh, 24 for Kandal, and separate codes for each other province), while mobile numbers use carrier-identifying prefixes instead of a regional code. That second point is the detail most useful to know — a Cambodian mobile number's first two digits tell you which network issued it (Smart, Cellcard, or Metfone) rather than which province the subscriber lives in.

That carrier-based mobile numbering, combined with Cambodia's genuinely widespread use of both the Cambodian Riel and the US Dollar in everyday commerce, makes Cambodia's telecom and payments landscape distinct from many of its Southeast Asian neighbors.

Code +855 was assigned to Cambodia by the ITU under the E.164 plan. The “+” means “dial your local international exit code”; on a mobile, press and hold 0 to type it.

+85500855011 85500 855

All four mean the same thing — they connect your call to Cambodia.

03Dialing format

How to call Cambodia from anywhere

Calling Cambodia from abroad: +855 XX XXX XXXX (mobile, using a carrier prefix) or +855 23 XXX XXX (Phnom Penh landline).

Calling within Cambodia (local call): dial the local number directly within the same province. Calling within Cambodia (different province, or any mobile number): dial 0 + the area/carrier code + the local number.

Calling out from Cambodia: dial the appropriate international access prefix (Cambodia has historically used multiple carrier-specific codes such as 001 or 007 for different call-quality tiers — verify the current standard before publishing) + country code + local number.

COUNTRY
+855
·
AREA
23
·
SUBSCRIBER
XXX XXXX

Full example: +855 23 XXX XXXX — drop the local leading 0 when calling from abroad.

United States & Canada
exit 011
011 + 855 + area code + number
011 855 23 XXXXXXX
United Kingdom
exit 00
00 + 855 + area code + number
00 855 23 XXXXXXX
Europe
exit 00
00 + 855 + area code + number
00 855 23 XXXXXXX
Australia
exit 0011
0011 + 855 + area code + number
0011 855 23 XXXXXXX
04Number format

Cambodia phone number format explained

Cambodia phone numbers generally follow this structure: +855 (0)23 XXX XXX (Phnom Penh landline) or +855 (0)XX XXX XXXX (mobile). Country code 855; landline area codes 23 (Phnom Penh), 24 (Kandal), 25 (Kampong Speu), 26 (Kampong Chhnang), 32 (Takeo), 33 (Kampot), 34 (Sihanoukville), and others by province; mobile carrier prefixes two-digit codes such as 10, 15, 16, 69, 70 (Smart), 11, 12, 14, 17, 61 (Cellcard), 31, 60, 66, 67, 68 (Metfone), among others; subscriber number 6–7 digits following the area or carrier code.

The domestic trunk 0 is dropped when dialing from outside Cambodia using +855.

Landline

+855-23-XXX-XXX (Phnom Penh); +855-24-XXX-XXX (Kandal) and other province codes

Mobile

+855-XX-XXX-XXXX (carrier-identifying two-digit prefix: Smart, Cellcard, or Metfone)

05Area codes

Cambodia area codes — major cities

Drop the local leading 0 when calling from abroad.

// Full directory7 entries
CityRegionArea code
Phnom Penh (capital)Phnom Penh23
Ta KhmauKandal24
Chbar MonKampong Speu25
Kampong ChhnangKampong Chhnang26
Doun KaevTakeo32
KampotKampot33
SihanoukvillePreah Sihanouk34
06Mobile networks

Cambodia mobile network prefixes

The prefix after +855 tells you which network issued the SIM — though number portability means it no longer guarantees the operator.

SA

Smart Axiata (Smart)

+855 10, 15, 16, 69, 70 — a subsidiary of Malaysia's Axiata Group, and one of the largest operators by subscriber base.

C

Cellcard (CamGSM)

+855 11, 12, 14, 17, 61 — owned by Royal Group, a major Cambodian conglomerate, and one of the country's longest-established mobile brands.

M

Metfone

+855 31, 60, 66, 67, 68 — a subsidiary of Vietnam's Viettel Group, known for extensive rural network buildout.

C

CooTel

+855 a smaller operator serving specific regional markets.

07Time zone

Cambodia time zone

Cambodia sits in Indochina Time (ICT), UTC+7, year-round.

Cambodia does not observe daylight saving time — the UTC+7 offset holds constant all year, matching Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. Once you've confirmed the offset against your own city, it stays correct indefinitely, with the only variable being whether your own city shifts its own clock seasonally.

Why this matters for business: if you're coordinating call center hours, IVR schedules, or SLA windows against Cambodia, the math you calculate once remains valid — Cambodia's side of the equation never changes.

Bangkok (ICT)
same year-round
Hanoi / Ho Chi Minh City (ICT)
same year-round
Vientiane (ICT)
same year-round
London (GMT/BST)
7 / 6 hours ahead
New York (EST/EDT)
12 / 11 hours ahead
Best call windows
Because Cambodia never shifts for DST, once you've confirmed the UTC+7 offset against your own city, the math stays correct year-round — the only variable is whether your own time zone shifts, not Cambodia's.
08Emergency

Emergency numbers in Cambodia

Free to call from any Cambodia phone, landline or mobile.

117
Police (commonly cited — verify locally)
118
Fire (commonly cited — verify locally)
119
Ambulance (commonly cited — verify locally)
09Avoid these

Common mistakes when calling Cambodia

Almost every failed international call is a formatting issue, not a network issue.

Assuming a mobile prefix indicates a geographic region

Unlike landline area codes, mobile prefixes in Cambodia identify the carrier (Smart, Cellcard, Metfone), not a province.

Assuming only one currency is relevant for pricing or invoicing

Cambodia's dual riel/USD economy means customer-facing materials may need to handle both currencies.

Forgetting the domestic trunk 0 when dialing from abroad

The leading 0 in an area or carrier code is dropped when dialing +855 from outside the country.

Assuming uniform network coverage nationwide

Coverage is strong around Phnom Penh and Siem Reap but can be thinner in remote rural and border regions.

10Save money

Tips to reduce the cost of calling Cambodia

Use the mobile prefix to identify the carrier instantly

10, 15, 16, 69, 70 belong to Smart; 11, 12, 14, 17, 61 to Cellcard; 31, 60, 66, 67, 68 to Metfone — no province lookup needed for mobile numbers.

Set IVR hours against Indochina Time — no DST adjustment ever needed

Cambodia holds a constant UTC+7 offset year-round, so once you configure business hours correctly, you never need to re-check them each season.

Route calls through VoIP or an MCM virtual number rather than paying carrier international rates into +855.

Plan pricing and support in both riel and USD

with USD widely used and accepted alongside the riel, customer-facing pricing pages, invoices, and support scripts may need to handle both currencies fluently.

11For business

Why businesses get a Cambodia virtual number

Cambodia stands out among its Southeast Asian neighbors in two related ways that shape how a phone number and payments actually work day-to-day. First, the numbering system itself: rather than mobile numbers being assigned by geographic area code (the way landlines are), each mobile carrier owns its own block of prefixes — Smart, Cellcard, and Metfone customers can be told apart from their number alone, before ever dialing. This is a more carrier-centric numbering approach than found in many neighboring countries.

Second, and just as distinctive: Cambodia runs on a genuinely dual currency system, where the Cambodian Riel and the US Dollar circulate together in everyday commerce — it's common to pay in dollars and receive riel as change, and larger transactions (including many business-to-business dealings) are frequently quoted in USD outright. For a business considering a Cambodia virtual number, this matters beyond just telecom trivia: pricing pages, invoices, and customer support scripts serving Cambodian customers may need to handle both currencies fluently, not just one.

Higher answer rates

Local caller IDs are answered far more often than unfamiliar international numbers.

Lower trust friction

A local number signals legitimate presence without a physical office.

Cheaper inbound

Customers call at local rates — no one rejects your calls for cost.

Centralized routing

Calls forward to your existing call center, mobile, or SIP platform — handled from anywhere.

Faster expansion

Launch a local line in a day instead of incorporating a local entity.

Real PSTN presence

A genuine local DID that rings on your phone system worldwide.

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12Get started

How to get your Cambodia virtual number

Most businesses are live within hours, not days.

1

Choose your Cambodia number type — select a +855 local virtual number suited to your use case: tourism and hospitality support, customer service, or a dedicated line for a specific department.

2

Set up call routing — point the number to your existing phone system, softphone, or contact center; no need for a physical office in Cambodia.

3

Configure business hours correctly — set your IVR and availability windows against Indochina Time (UTC+7), no DST adjustment ever needed.

4

Go live — start receiving and making calls under your new Cambodia number within minutes, with support for scaling to other Southeast Asian markets as you grow.

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FAQ

Cambodia +855 — FAQ

What is the country code for Cambodia?expand_more

Cambodia uses country code +855.

How do mobile number prefixes work in Cambodia?expand_more

Unlike landline area codes, mobile prefixes in Cambodia identify the carrier — for example, prefixes like 10, 15, or 16 belong to Smart, while others belong to Cellcard or Metfone, rather than indicating a geographic province.

Does Cambodia observe Daylight Saving Time?expand_more

No. Cambodia stays on Indochina Time (ICT), UTC+7, year-round with no seasonal clock changes.

How do I call Cambodia from abroad?expand_more

Dial your exit code (or +), then 855, then the area or carrier code with the leading 0 dropped, then the local number — e.g., +855 23 XXX XXX for a Phnom Penh landline.

What is the capital of Cambodia?expand_more

Phnom Penh, which also uses landline area code 23.

Who are the main mobile network operators in Cambodia?expand_more

Smart Axiata, Cellcard, and Metfone are the primary operators, regulated by the Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia (TRC).

What currency is used in Cambodia?expand_more

The Cambodian Riel (KHR) is the official currency, but the US Dollar is also very widely used in everyday transactions — a genuinely dual-currency economy.

What is the emergency number in Cambodia?expand_more

Commonly cited numbers are 117 (police), 118 (fire), and 119 (ambulance) — verify current numbers locally.

Can I get a virtual Cambodia phone number without living there?expand_more

Yes. Providers like MCM let you provision a +855 virtual number and route calls to any location worldwide — useful for businesses serving Cambodian customers, tourism operators around Angkor Wat and Siem Reap, or NGOs without a physical office in the country.

Why is Cambodia's mobile numbering system considered distinctive?expand_more

Because mobile prefixes are assigned by carrier rather than by geographic region, a Cambodian mobile number tells you which network issued it just from its first digits — a more carrier-centric approach than in many neighboring countries.