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Shenzhen to Phnom Penh Time Difference
Phnom Penh is 1 hour behind Shenzhen
Shenzhen vs Phnom Penh — At a Glance
Shenzhen to Phnom Penh — Hour-by-Hour
About Shenzhen and Phnom Penh
Shenzhen (population: 17.6M) is known for China's Silicon Valley, Huawei and Tencent headquarters, and electronics manufacturing. Phnom Penh (population: 2.1M) is known for the Royal Palace, Mekong River, and Cambodia's emerging digital economy.
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 Shenzhen.
Calling Between Cities
Calling between Shenzhen (+86) and Phnom Penh (+855) is convenient — the time difference is small enough that you're unlikely to disturb anyone during normal waking hours.
Currency
Shenzhen uses CNY while Phnom Penh uses KHR. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Shenzhen primarily speaks Mandarin, while Phnom Penh speaks Khmer and English. For business communication, English is commonly used as a bridge language in international settings.
Use our world clock tool to compare Shenzhen and Phnom Penh visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Shenzhen and Phnom Penh?
Phnom Penh, Cambodia is 1 hour behind Shenzhen, China. Shenzhen is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone (UTC+8) and Phnom Penh is in the Asia/Bangkok timezone (UTC+7).
When it's noon in Shenzhen, what time is it in Phnom Penh?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Shenzhen, it's 11:00 AM in Phnom Penh.
What is the best time to call Phnom Penh from Shenzhen?
With only a 1-hour difference, you can comfortably call Phnom Penh anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Shenzhen time).
What currency does Phnom Penh use?
Phnom Penh, Cambodia uses KHR. Shenzhen uses CNY. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Phnom Penh?
The primary languages in Phnom Penh are Khmer, English. English is widely used for international business communication.
How do I dial Phnom Penh from Shenzhen?
To call Phnom Penh from Shenzhen, dial your international access code followed by +855 and the local number. Shenzhen uses country code +86 and Phnom Penh uses +855.
