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Tokyo to Phnom Penh Time Difference
Phnom Penh is 2 hours behind Tokyo
Tokyo vs Phnom Penh — At a Glance
Tokyo to Phnom Penh — Hour-by-Hour
About Tokyo and Phnom Penh
Tokyo (population: 13.9M) is known for the world's largest metropolitan economy, Shibuya Crossing, anime culture, and Toyota. 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 Tokyo.
Calling Between Cities
Calling between Tokyo (+81) and Phnom Penh (+855) is convenient — the time difference is small enough that you're unlikely to disturb anyone during normal waking hours.
Currency
Tokyo uses JPY while Phnom Penh uses KHR. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Tokyo primarily speaks Japanese, 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 Tokyo and Phnom Penh visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Phnom Penh?
Phnom Penh, Cambodia is 2 hours behind Tokyo, Japan. Tokyo is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone (UTC+9) and Phnom Penh is in the Asia/Bangkok timezone (UTC+7).
When it's noon in Tokyo, what time is it in Phnom Penh?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Tokyo, it's 10:00 AM in Phnom Penh.
What is the best time to call Phnom Penh from Tokyo?
With only a 2-hour difference, you can comfortably call Phnom Penh anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Tokyo time).
What currency does Phnom Penh use?
Phnom Penh, Cambodia uses KHR. Tokyo uses JPY. 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 Tokyo?
To call Phnom Penh from Tokyo, dial your international access code followed by +855 and the local number. Tokyo uses country code +81 and Phnom Penh uses +855.
