Cambodia
India
Phnom Penh to Kolkata Time Difference
Kolkata is 1.5 hours behind Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh vs Kolkata — At a Glance
Phnom Penh to Kolkata — Hour-by-Hour
About Phnom Penh and Kolkata
Phnom Penh (population: 2.1M) is known for the Royal Palace, Mekong River, and Cambodia's emerging digital economy. Kolkata (population: 14.9M) is known for cultural capital of India, Howrah Bridge, and the Durga Puja festival.
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 Kolkata.
Calling Between Cities
Calling between Phnom Penh (+855) and Kolkata (+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 Kolkata uses INR. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Phnom Penh and Kolkata share English as a common language, which simplifies business communication.
Use our world clock tool to compare Phnom Penh and Kolkata visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Phnom Penh and Kolkata?
Kolkata, India is 1.5 hours behind Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Phnom Penh is in the Asia/Bangkok timezone (UTC+7) and Kolkata is in the Asia/Kolkata timezone (UTC+5:30).
When it's noon in Phnom Penh, what time is it in Kolkata?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Phnom Penh, it's 10:30 AM in Kolkata.
What is the best time to call Kolkata from Phnom Penh?
With only a 1.5-hour difference, you can comfortably call Kolkata anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Phnom Penh time).
What currency does Kolkata use?
Kolkata, 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 Kolkata?
The primary languages in Kolkata are Bengali, English, Hindi. Phnom Penh also speaks English, making communication easier.
How do I dial Kolkata from Phnom Penh?
To call Kolkata from Phnom Penh, dial your international access code followed by +91 and the local number. Phnom Penh uses country code +855 and Kolkata uses +91.
