India
Cambodia
Chennai to Phnom Penh Time Difference
Phnom Penh is 1.5 hours ahead of Chennai
Chennai vs Phnom Penh — At a Glance
Chennai to Phnom Penh — Hour-by-Hour
About Chennai and Phnom Penh
Chennai (population: 10.9M) is known for India's automobile hub (Detroit of India), classical music, and Marina Beach. Phnom Penh (population: 2.1M) is known for the Royal Palace, Mekong River, and Cambodia's emerging digital economy.
Business Hours Overlap
Phnom Penh is a national capital, so official government hours (typically 9 AM–5 PM) are the primary window for diplomatic and administrative communication with Chennai.
Calling Between Cities
Calling between Chennai (+91) and Phnom Penh (+855) is convenient — the time difference is small enough that you're unlikely to disturb anyone during normal waking hours.
Currency
Chennai uses INR while Phnom Penh uses KHR. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Chennai and Phnom Penh share English as a common language, which simplifies business communication.
Use our world clock tool to compare Chennai and Phnom Penh visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Chennai and Phnom Penh?
Phnom Penh, Cambodia is 1.5 hours ahead of Chennai, India. Chennai is in the Asia/Kolkata timezone (UTC+5:30) and Phnom Penh is in the Asia/Bangkok timezone (UTC+7).
When it's noon in Chennai, what time is it in Phnom Penh?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Chennai, it's 1:30 PM in Phnom Penh.
What is the best time to call Phnom Penh from Chennai?
With only a 1.5-hour difference, you can comfortably call Phnom Penh anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Chennai time).
What currency does Phnom Penh use?
Phnom Penh, Cambodia uses KHR. Chennai uses INR. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Phnom Penh?
The primary languages in Phnom Penh are Khmer, English. Chennai also speaks English, making communication easier.
How do I dial Phnom Penh from Chennai?
To call Phnom Penh from Chennai, dial your international access code followed by +855 and the local number. Chennai uses country code +91 and Phnom Penh uses +855.
