From Cook Islands to Cambodia
When travelling from Cook Islands to Cambodia: None of your Cook Islands plug types fit in Cambodia. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage is different (240V → 230V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 230V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Cook Islands
CambodiaYour plugs
Type I
No fit
Accepted in Cambodia
Type A
Type B
Type C
Type F
Type G
0 of 1 plug type(s) match
You: I • Cambodia: A, B, C, F, G
No fit for: I
Voltage: 240V → 230V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
You will need an adapter and likely a converterAdapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match. 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 Cook Islands plug work in Cambodia?
- No. None of your Cook Islands plugs (Type I) fit in Cambodia sockets (Type A, Type B, Type C, Type F, Type G), so you will need a travel 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 Cook Islands?
- Cambodia runs on 230V, while Cook Islands uses 240V. 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 Cook Islands?
- Frequency in Cambodia is 50Hz, the same as Cook Islands.