Current Time in Cambodia

ICT (UTC+7) · Phnom Penh · UTC+7

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Cambodia Quick Facts

🏛️ Capital City
Phnom Penh
👥 Population
17M
💰 Currency
៛ Cambodian Riel
📞 Phone Code
+855
🕐 UTC Offset
UTC+7
🔄 Daylight Saving Time
Yes — observed
🗣️ Official Languages
Khmer

Cambodia Time Difference

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📞 Best Time to Call Cambodia

Target 9 AM – 5 PM Cambodia local time for business calls. Calling Cambodia from the US requires planning. East Coast (EST): try 7–10 PM for a morning call. West Coast (PST): 4–7 PM. From the UK, early morning calls (7–9 AM GMT) reach Cambodia during business hours.

🕐 Time Zone in Cambodia

ICT (UTC+7)

Cambodia uses ICT (UTC+7) year-round. Phnom Penh is the capital and largest city.

Cambodia observes Daylight Saving Time in most regions. Clocks spring forward in spring and fall back in autumn — verify the exact dates for the current year.

✈️ Time-Related Travel Tips for Cambodia

When traveling to Cambodia, expect significant jet lag if coming from Europe or the Americas. Allow 1–2 days to adjust. Set your phone to local time immediately upon arrival. The primary language is Khmer. Business meetings often start punctually.

💡 Interesting Facts About Time in Cambodia

  • The capital Phnom Penh is the political center of Cambodia with a total national population of 17M.
  • Time zone boundaries don't always follow geographical lines — they're often adjusted for political, economic, or practical reasons.
  • The concept of standardized time zones was developed in the 19th century with the expansion of railways, replacing local solar time.

About Time in Cambodia

Cambodia uses a single time zone (ICT (UTC+7)). This makes it relatively straightforward to coordinate times across the country.

The capital city Phnom Penh serves as the political and often economic center of Cambodia. Major business activities are spread across cities including Phnom Penh.

When planning international calls, video conferences, or business meetings with contacts in Cambodia, it's important to consider the time difference. ICT (UTC+7) is the most commonly referenced time zone for Cambodia.

Cambodia uses the Cambodian Riel () as its official currency. The international dialing code is +855. Official languages include Khmer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Cambodia right now?
Cambodia uses ICT (UTC+7). Phnom Penh is the capital. The live clock above shows the current local time in Cambodia.
What time zone is Phnom Penh in?
Phnom Penh uses ICT (UTC+7). The IANA time zone identifier is Asia/Phnom_Penh.
Does Cambodia observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Cambodia does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Cambodia uses Indochina Time (ICT, UTC+7) year-round.
What is the best time to call Cambodia?
The best time to call Cambodia is during local business hours: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM ICT. Check the Best Time to Call table on this page for your time zone.
Time zone data powered by the IANA Time Zone Database. Cambodia: Asia/Phnom_Penh (ICT (UTC+7)).