Phnom Penh keeps UTC+7 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Phnom Penh and your time
Phnom Penh at a glance
| Country | Cambodia |
|---|---|
| Region | Phnom Penh |
| Capital of | Cambodia |
| Time zone | Asia/Phnom_Penh |
| UTC offset now | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 11.56° N, 104.92° E |
Phnom Penh time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Phnom Penh follow Asia/Phnom_Penh and keep UTC+7 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
As the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh shares one clock with the whole country.
Clock changes in Phnom Penh, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Phnom Penh for 2026 or 2027.
Phnom Penh time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Phnom Penh is 9:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 1:00 PM in Sydney and 6:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 12 h behind | 12 h behind | 11 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 15 h behind | 15 h behind | 14 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 6 h behind | 1 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 5 h behind | 2 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 5 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 1 h 30 min behind | 1 h 30 min behind | 1 h 30 min behind | 6 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 6 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 4 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 1 h |
Because Phnom Penh keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Daylight in Phnom Penh
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Close to the equator, days in Phnom Penh last between 11 hours 27 minutes and 12 hours 48 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Phnom Penh
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:05 AM | 6:11 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:38 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 48 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:50 AM | 5:56 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:15 AM | 5:42 PM | 11 h 27 min |
Clock time and sun time in Phnom Penh
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Phnom Penh: solar noon falls at about 12:00 PM on standard time.
Cities near Phnom Penh
All the places listed below keep the same time as Phnom Penh.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Takeo | 65 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tan Chau (Vietnam) | 92 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hồng Ngự (Vietnam) | 97 km (60 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Châu Đốc (Vietnam) | 98 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tịnh Biên (Vietnam) | 107 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tay Ninh (Vietnam) | 132 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hòa Thành (Vietnam) | 136 km (84 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hà Tiên (Vietnam) | 139 km (87 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Phnom Penh
- Convert a time to or from Phnom Penh: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Phnom Penh to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Phnom Penh and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Phnom Penh in?
Phnom Penh uses the Asia/Phnom_Penh time zone, which is UTC+7 all year.
Does Phnom Penh use daylight saving time?
No. Phnom Penh stays on UTC+7 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Phnom Penh and New York?
Phnom Penh is 12 hours ahead of New York in January and 11 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Phnom Penh does not.
How long is the longest day in Phnom Penh?
About 12 hours 48 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 27 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.