India
Cambodia
Kolkata to Phnom Penh Time Difference
Phnom Penh is 1.5 hours ahead of Kolkata
Kolkata vs Phnom Penh — At a Glance
Kolkata to Phnom Penh — Hour-by-Hour
About Kolkata and Phnom Penh
Kolkata (population: 14.9M) is known for cultural capital of India, Howrah Bridge, and the Durga Puja festival. 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 Kolkata.
Calling Between Cities
Calling between Kolkata (+91) and Phnom Penh (+855) is convenient — the time difference is small enough that you're unlikely to disturb anyone during normal waking hours.
Currency
Kolkata uses INR while Phnom Penh uses KHR. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Kolkata and Phnom Penh share English as a common language, which simplifies business communication.
Use our world clock tool to compare Kolkata and Phnom Penh visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Kolkata and Phnom Penh?
Phnom Penh, Cambodia is 1.5 hours ahead of Kolkata, India. Kolkata is in the Asia/Kolkata timezone (UTC+5:30) and Phnom Penh is in the Asia/Bangkok timezone (UTC+7).
When it's noon in Kolkata, what time is it in Phnom Penh?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Kolkata, it's 1:30 PM in Phnom Penh.
What is the best time to call Phnom Penh from Kolkata?
With only a 1.5-hour difference, you can comfortably call Phnom Penh anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Kolkata time).
What currency does Phnom Penh use?
Phnom Penh, Cambodia uses KHR. Kolkata uses INR. 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. Kolkata also speaks English, making communication easier.
How do I dial Phnom Penh from Kolkata?
To call Phnom Penh from Kolkata, dial your international access code followed by +855 and the local number. Kolkata uses country code +91 and Phnom Penh uses +855.
