Cambodia
India
Phnom Penh to Chennai Time Difference
Chennai is 1.5 hours behind Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh vs Chennai — At a Glance
Phnom Penh to Chennai — Hour-by-Hour
About Phnom Penh and Chennai
Phnom Penh (population: 2.1M) is known for the Royal Palace, Mekong River, and Cambodia's emerging digital economy. Chennai (population: 10.9M) is known for India's automobile hub (Detroit of India), classical music, and Marina Beach.
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 Phnom Penh (+855) and Chennai (+91) 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 Chennai uses INR. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Phnom Penh and Chennai share English as a common language, which simplifies business communication.
Use our world clock tool to compare Phnom Penh and Chennai visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Phnom Penh and Chennai?
Chennai, India is 1.5 hours behind Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Phnom Penh is in the Asia/Bangkok timezone (UTC+7) and Chennai is in the Asia/Kolkata timezone (UTC+5:30).
When it's noon in Phnom Penh, what time is it in Chennai?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Phnom Penh, it's 10:30 AM in Chennai.
What is the best time to call Chennai from Phnom Penh?
With only a 1.5-hour difference, you can comfortably call Chennai anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Phnom Penh time).
What currency does Chennai use?
Chennai, India uses INR. Phnom Penh uses KHR. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Chennai?
The primary languages in Chennai are Tamil, English. Phnom Penh also speaks English, making communication easier.
How do I dial Chennai from Phnom Penh?
To call Chennai from Phnom Penh, dial your international access code followed by +91 and the local number. Phnom Penh uses country code +855 and Chennai uses +91.
