Cambodia
China
Phnom Penh to Shanghai Time Difference
Shanghai is 1 hour ahead of Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh vs Shanghai — At a Glance
Phnom Penh to Shanghai — Hour-by-Hour
About Phnom Penh and Shanghai
Phnom Penh (population: 2.1M) is known for the Royal Palace, Mekong River, and Cambodia's emerging digital economy. Shanghai (population: 24.9M) is known for China's financial hub, the Bund skyline, and the world's busiest container port.
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 Shanghai.
Calling Between Cities
Calling between Phnom Penh (+855) and Shanghai (+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 Shanghai 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 Shanghai speaks Mandarin and Shanghainese. For business communication, English is commonly used as a bridge language in international settings.
Use our world clock tool to compare Phnom Penh and Shanghai visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Phnom Penh and Shanghai?
Shanghai, China is 1 hour ahead of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Phnom Penh is in the Asia/Bangkok timezone (UTC+7) and Shanghai is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone (UTC+8).
When it's noon in Phnom Penh, what time is it in Shanghai?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Phnom Penh, it's 1:00 PM in Shanghai.
What is the best time to call Shanghai from Phnom Penh?
With only a 1-hour difference, you can comfortably call Shanghai anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Phnom Penh time).
What currency does Shanghai use?
Shanghai, 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 Shanghai?
The primary languages in Shanghai are Mandarin, Shanghainese. English is widely used for international business communication.
How do I dial Shanghai from Phnom Penh?
To call Shanghai from Phnom Penh, dial your international access code followed by +86 and the local number. Phnom Penh uses country code +855 and Shanghai uses +86.
