How To Call Cambodia From Singapore

How To Call Cambodia From Singapore

Quick Reference Summary

To call Cambodia from Singapore:

  • Landline: 001 + 855 + Area Code (without the 0) + Local Number
  • Mobile: 001 + 855 + Mobile Prefix (without the 0) + Local Number

Examples:

  • For Phnom Penh landline (Area Code 23): 001 + 855 + 23 + XXX XXX
  • For Cellcard mobile (Prefix 012): 001 + 855 + 12 + XXX XXX

When it’s 12 PM (noon) in Singapore, it’s 11 AM in Cambodia (1 hour behind).

How to Call a Landline in Cambodia

Calling a Cambodian landline from Singapore involves these steps:

  1. Dial Singapore’s international access code: 001 (or 002, 008 depending on your phone company)
  2. Dial Cambodia’s country code: 855
  3. Dial the Cambodian area code, making sure to drop the leading 0. (e.g., for Phnom Penh ‘023’, just dial ’23’)
  4. Dial the local phone number (usually 6 digits for landlines).

For example, if you’re calling a Phnom Penh number written as (023) 123 456, you would dial 001 855 23 123 456 from Singapore.

Important Note: Cambodian landline numbers are often written with a leading ‘0’ before the area code for domestic calls. You must omit this ‘0’ when calling internationally from Singapore.

How to Call a Mobile Phone in Cambodia

Calling a Cambodian mobile phone is similar:

  1. Dial Singapore’s international access code: 001 (or 002, 008)
  2. Dial Cambodia’s country code: 855
  3. Dial the mobile phone prefix, making sure to drop the leading 0. (e.g., for Cellcard ‘012’, just dial ’12’; for Smart ‘093’, just dial ’93’)
  4. Dial the rest of the mobile number (usually 6 or 7 digits).

For example, if the Cambodian mobile number is 012 987 654, you would dial 001 855 12 987 654 from Singapore.

Key Point: Always remove the first ‘0’ from the Cambodian mobile prefix when dialing from abroad.

Different Ways to Dial Internationally from Singapore

Singapore provides several international access codes based on your provider:

  • 001: SingTel
  • 002: M1
  • 008: StarHub

Using these codes directly can affect your call cost. If you use a phone card from Singapore Phone Cards, you will use the specific local access number provided with your card to benefit from lower rates.

Understanding Cambodian Phone Numbers

Landline Numbers

  • Cambodian landline numbers typically start with a 0 followed by a 2-digit area code.
  • When calling internationally, drop the leading 0.
  • The local number part usually has 6 digits.
  • Format (International): +855 XX XXX XXX

Mobile Numbers

  • Cambodian mobile numbers start with a 0 followed by a 2 or 3-digit mobile prefix (identifying the carrier).
  • When calling internationally, drop the leading 0.
  • The local number part usually has 6 or 7 digits.
  • Format (International): +855 XX XXX XXX or +855 XXX XXX XXX

Major Cambodian Area Codes (Landlines)

Here are some common area codes for Cambodian cities and provinces. Remember to drop the leading 0 when dialing from Singapore:

City/Province Area Code (Drop the 0) Example Dialing from Singapore (XXX XXX is local number)
Phnom Penh 23 001 855 23 XXX XXX
Kandal 24 001 855 24 XXX XXX
Kampong Speu 25 001 855 25 XXX XXX
Kampong Chhnang 26 001 855 26 XXX XXX
Takeo 32 001 855 32 XXX XXX
Kampot 33 001 855 33 XXX XXX
Sihanoukville 34 001 855 34 XXX XXX
Koh Kong 35 001 855 35 XXX XXX
Kep 36 001 855 36 XXX XXX
Kampong Cham 42 001 855 42 XXX XXX
Prey Veng 43 001 855 43 XXX XXX
Svay Rieng 44 001 855 44 XXX XXX
Battambang 53 001 855 53 XXX XXX
Pursat 52 001 855 52 XXX XXX
Pailin 55 001 855 55 XXX XXX
Banteay Meanchey 54 001 855 54 XXX XXX
Siem Reap 63 001 855 63 XXX XXX
Oddar Meanchey 65 001 855 65 XXX XXX
Preah Vihear 64 001 855 64 XXX XXX
Kampong Thom 62 001 855 62 XXX XXX
Stung Treng 74 001 855 74 XXX XXX
Kratie 72 001 855 72 XXX XXX
Mondulkiri 73 001 855 73 XXX XXX
Ratanakiri 75 001 855 75 XXX XXX

Major Cambodian Mobile Prefixes

Mobile prefixes identify the network provider. Remember to drop the leading 0. Common prefixes after +855 include:

  • Cellcard (Mobitel): 11, 12, 14, 17, 61, 76, 77, 78, 85, 89, 92, 95, 99
  • Smart Axiata: 10, 15, 16, 69, 70, 81, 86, 87, 93, 96, 98
  • Metfone (Viettel): 31, 60, 66, 67, 68, 71, 88, 90, 97
  • (Other/Older): 13, 18, etc.

Note: Prefix ownership can sometimes change or newer ones may be introduced.

Time Difference

Cambodia operates on Indochina Time (ICT), which is UTC+7, all year round. Cambodia does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Singapore is on Singapore Standard Time (SGT), which is UTC+8, all year round.

Therefore, Singapore is always 1 hour ahead of Cambodia.

Special Numbers to Know

  • Emergency Numbers:
    • 117: Police
    • 118: Fire Department
    • 119: Ambulance
    • These numbers cannot be dialed from outside Cambodia.
  • Toll-Free: Cambodian toll-free numbers (if they exist) are generally not accessible from overseas or may incur international charges.

Calling Business Extensions

If you need to reach a specific extension within a Cambodian company:

  1. Dial the full international number (001 855 Area Code (no 0) Number).
  2. Listen for the automated attendant or operator. Instructions may be in Khmer or English.
  3. Enter the extension number when prompted.

Best Time to Call

With only a 1-hour time difference, calling Cambodia from Singapore is very convenient during standard working hours.

  • Typical Business Hours in Cambodia: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (with a lunch break usually 12 PM – 1 PM or 2 PM)
  • This corresponds to 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Singapore.
  • You can easily call throughout the Singapore business day and reach someone during their working hours in Cambodia.

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  3. Dial the Cambodian number: 855 + Area/Mobile Code (no 0) + Local Number.

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