Cambodia
Japan
Phnom Penh to Osaka Time Difference
Osaka is 2 hours ahead of Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh vs Osaka — At a Glance
Phnom Penh to Osaka — Hour-by-Hour
About Phnom Penh and Osaka
Phnom Penh (population: 2.1M) is known for the Royal Palace, Mekong River, and Cambodia's emerging digital economy. Osaka (population: 2.7M) is known for street food capital of Japan, Osaka Castle, and the 2025 World Expo host.
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 Phnom Penh (+855) and Osaka (+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 Osaka 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 Osaka 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 Osaka visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Phnom Penh and Osaka?
Osaka, Japan is 2 hours ahead of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Phnom Penh is in the Asia/Bangkok timezone (UTC+7) and Osaka is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone (UTC+9).
When it's noon in Phnom Penh, what time is it in Osaka?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Phnom Penh, it's 2:00 PM in Osaka.
What is the best time to call Osaka from Phnom Penh?
With only a 2-hour difference, you can comfortably call Osaka anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Phnom Penh time).
What currency does Osaka use?
Osaka, 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 Osaka?
The primary language in Osaka is Japanese. English is widely used for international business communication.
How do I dial Osaka from Phnom Penh?
To call Osaka from Phnom Penh, dial your international access code followed by +81 and the local number. Phnom Penh uses country code +855 and Osaka uses +81.
