Cambodia
Japan
Phnom Penh to Tokyo Time Difference
Tokyo is 2 hours ahead of Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh vs Tokyo — At a Glance
Phnom Penh to Tokyo — Hour-by-Hour
About Phnom Penh and Tokyo
Phnom Penh (population: 2.1M) is known for the Royal Palace, Mekong River, and Cambodia's emerging digital economy. Tokyo (population: 13.9M) is known for the world's largest metropolitan economy, Shibuya Crossing, anime culture, and Toyota.
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 Tokyo.
Calling Between Cities
Calling between Phnom Penh (+855) and Tokyo (+81) 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 Tokyo uses JPY. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Phnom Penh primarily speaks Khmer and English, while Tokyo speaks Japanese. For business communication, English is commonly used as a bridge language in international settings.
Use our world clock tool to compare Phnom Penh and Tokyo visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Phnom Penh and Tokyo?
Tokyo, Japan is 2 hours ahead of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Phnom Penh is in the Asia/Bangkok timezone (UTC+7) and Tokyo is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone (UTC+9).
When it's noon in Phnom Penh, what time is it in Tokyo?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Phnom Penh, it's 2:00 PM in Tokyo.
What is the best time to call Tokyo from Phnom Penh?
With only a 2-hour difference, you can comfortably call Tokyo anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Phnom Penh time).
What currency does Tokyo use?
Tokyo, Japan uses JPY. Phnom Penh uses KHR. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Tokyo?
The primary language in Tokyo is Japanese. English is widely used for international business communication.
How do I dial Tokyo from Phnom Penh?
To call Tokyo from Phnom Penh, dial your international access code followed by +81 and the local number. Phnom Penh uses country code +855 and Tokyo uses +81.
