Cambodia
China
Phnom Penh to Beijing Time Difference
Beijing is 1 hour ahead of Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh vs Beijing — At a Glance
Phnom Penh to Beijing — Hour-by-Hour
About Phnom Penh and Beijing
Phnom Penh (population: 2.1M) is known for the Royal Palace, Mekong River, and Cambodia's emerging digital economy. Beijing (population: 21.5M) is known for the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, China's political center, and 2022 Olympics host.
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 Beijing.
Calling Between Cities
Calling between Phnom Penh (+855) and Beijing (+86) is convenient — the time difference is small enough that you're unlikely to disturb anyone during normal waking hours.
Currency
Phnom Penh uses KHR while Beijing uses CNY. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Phnom Penh primarily speaks Khmer and English, while Beijing speaks Mandarin. For business communication, English is commonly used as a bridge language in international settings.
Use our world clock tool to compare Phnom Penh and Beijing visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Phnom Penh and Beijing?
Beijing, China is 1 hour ahead of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Phnom Penh is in the Asia/Bangkok timezone (UTC+7) and Beijing is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone (UTC+8).
When it's noon in Phnom Penh, what time is it in Beijing?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Phnom Penh, it's 1:00 PM in Beijing.
What is the best time to call Beijing from Phnom Penh?
With only a 1-hour difference, you can comfortably call Beijing anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Phnom Penh time).
What currency does Beijing use?
Beijing, China uses CNY. Phnom Penh uses KHR. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Beijing?
The primary language in Beijing is Mandarin. English is widely used for international business communication.
How do I dial Beijing from Phnom Penh?
To call Beijing from Phnom Penh, dial your international access code followed by +86 and the local number. Phnom Penh uses country code +855 and Beijing uses +86.
