It is important to connect with the United States and Cambodia due to a number of reasons; some being business and others being personal.
Cambodia is a major player in international business through its thriving sectors in technology, tourism, agriculture and finance. Moreover, the rich culture background of Cambodia, which is represented by ancient temples, colorful festivals, and distinctive cuisine, are good argument to develop effective communication channels.
In the following blog, we will learn about how to call Cambodia.
Guide to calling Cambodia
International calls to Cambodia are a few simple steps. Verify the rates with your provider, ensure a good connection and watch the time difference so that you do not call at an inconvenient time.
- Check the time in Cambodia
The first thing to take into account while calling Cambodia from outside country is the time difference. Cambodia observes UTC+7 or Indochina Time (ICT).
This is because Cambodia is 11-14 hours ahead of the American time zone or whatever time zone you are in or where daylight saving time changes. Confirm the local time in Cambodia always to make sure that your call is convenient to the receiver.
- Dial the exit code
To make a U.S. to international call, first dial the exit code 011.
- Enter the Cambodian country code.
Secondly, call the country code of Cambodia, +855.
- Enter local number and area code.
Begin 011, then 855, country code Cambodia.
- For a landline
Please enter the local number (six digits) and area code (one digit). For example, to call Phnom Penh’s landline area code 23 with the local number 123456, a call might be dialed as 011-855-23-123456.
- For a mobile phone
Call the cell phone number immediately after the country code. Mobile number prefixes of Cambodians tend to be two digits with seven digits behind. As an example, to dial a mobile number such as 012345678 the call would be done with the following sequence of 011-855-12-345678.
Tips for a successful call
You should not make a call to Cambodia without having a strong connection before otherwise your call will be interfered with. Have a contingency plan in case of failed connection during the call like being aware of the next steps to follow like whether to make another call or wait until the other party gets connected again.
It is very important to learn and appreciate Cambodian business culture and etiquette.
- Language and culture
Cambodian business culture is about formalities and hierarchy. Greet them courteously, e.g. Chum reap suor (hello in Khmer). Call people by titles like Lok (Mr.), Lok Srey (Mrs./Ms.) and then their first name.
- Time zones
Cambodia uses Indochina Time (ICT) that equals UTC +7. It means that there can be a big gap in time in comparison with the U.S. and there is a need to make calls appropriately.
| U.S. time zones | Cambodia |
| Eastern (ET) | 12 hours ahead |
| Central (CT) | 13 hours ahead |
| Mountain (MT) | 14 hours ahead |
| Pacific (PT) | 15 hours ahead |
How much does it cost to call Cambodia?
Look at international calling plans or bundles that have minutes to Cambodia and can be cheaper than per minute.
Longer calling will be costly. In order to control the cost, monitor your duration of calls, particularly where the charges are based on the number of minutes.
There may be peak rates and off-peak rates where the peak hour calls would be more expensive. See the rate schedule of your carrier.
Alternatively, voice over internet protocol (VoIP) services can frequently lead to reduced costs on international calls.
Conclusion
There is no need to make it a complex call to Cambodia. Knowing the formats of international dialing, the country code of Cambodia, namely, +855, and the gap between the landline and mobile number system, you can make calls easily, whether personal or travel and business related.
Calling a friend in Phnom Penh, a business in Siem Reap or a hotel in Kampot, the right steps make sure that your call goes to the right individual. And now that we have so many different forms of communication today, Teams, WhatsApp, etc. you can now more than ever stay connected with Cambodia, regardless of your location around the globe.
FAQs
Q1. What is the free of charge way that I call Cambodia in the US?
The calling apps such as WhatsApp, Skype (with internet), and Facebook Messenger allow free calling to Cambodia. You and the recipient need to be connected to the internet and on the same app.
Q2. Is it possible to call Cambodia on WhatsApp?
Yes, in Cambodia WhatsApp is popular. You can make voice or video calls without having to use the conventional telephone lines provided that both of you have the app and an internet connection.
Q3. How much does it cost to call Cambodia in the UK?
It is based on your telecom company and scheme. Conventional calls may vary between PS0.20- PS1.00 per minute. Mobile calling add-ons or VoIP services are usually significantly cheaper.
Q4. Does Cambodia always begin with +855?
Internationally, yes. When calling outside Cambodia all the numbers should start with +855. In the local area, they begin with a 0, which ought to be dropped when making a call abroad.
Q5. How to address Cambodia in business?
In the business, make sure to use trusted means such as VoIP services (Zoom, Skype or business-grade calling apps) or conventional landline as a means of communication when doing formal meetings. Time zones should always be checked and professional etiquette must be observed when making calls.
