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Osaka to Phnom Penh Time Difference
Phnom Penh is 2 hours behind Osaka
Osaka vs Phnom Penh — At a Glance
Osaka to Phnom Penh — Hour-by-Hour
About Osaka and Phnom Penh
Osaka (population: 2.7M) is known for street food capital of Japan, Osaka Castle, and the 2025 World Expo host. 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 Osaka.
Calling Between Cities
Calling between Osaka (+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
Osaka uses JPY while Phnom Penh uses KHR. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Osaka 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 Osaka and Phnom Penh visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Osaka and Phnom Penh?
Phnom Penh, Cambodia is 2 hours behind Osaka, Japan. Osaka is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone (UTC+9) and Phnom Penh is in the Asia/Bangkok timezone (UTC+7).
When it's noon in Osaka, what time is it in Phnom Penh?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Osaka, it's 10:00 AM in Phnom Penh.
What is the best time to call Phnom Penh from Osaka?
With only a 2-hour difference, you can comfortably call Phnom Penh anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Osaka time).
What currency does Phnom Penh use?
Phnom Penh, Cambodia uses KHR. Osaka 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 Osaka?
To call Phnom Penh from Osaka, dial your international access code followed by +855 and the local number. Osaka uses country code +81 and Phnom Penh uses +855.
