From Barbados to Cambodia
When travelling from Barbados to Cambodia: Good news: all your Barbados plug types fit in Cambodia. Voltage is different (115V → 230V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 230V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Barbados
CambodiaYour plugs
Type A
Fits
Type B
Fits
Accepted in Cambodia
Type A
Type B
Type C
Type F
Type G
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: A, B • Cambodia: A, B, C, F, G
Voltage: 115V → 230V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
Plugs fit, but voltage differsAdapters you may need
Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.
About electricity in Cambodia
Cambodia uses 230V/50Hz with Type A, B, C, F, and G sockets. Modern outlets often accept multiple types.
Grid & history
Cambodia’s grid runs on a mix of imported hydropower (from Laos and China), domestic hydropower, and coal. Solar capacity is growing.
Availability
Reliable in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Rural outages occur during the dry season.
Sockets & hotels
Hybrid sockets are common in tourist areas; a universal adapter is the safest bet.
Energy mix
Practical tips
- A universal adapter is safest.
- Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Barbados plug work in Cambodia?
- Yes. Every Barbados plug type (Type A, Type B) fits in Cambodia sockets without an adapter.
- What plug type does Cambodia use?
- Cambodia uses Type A, Type B, Type C, Type F, Type G. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Cambodia when travelling from Barbados?
- Cambodia runs on 230V, while Barbados uses 115V. Check your charger label for a 100 to 240V rating; if it does not list 230V you will also need a voltage converter.
- Is the electrical frequency in Cambodia the same as Barbados?
- Frequency in Cambodia is 50Hz, the same as Barbados.