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Shanghai to Phnom Penh Time Difference
Phnom Penh is 1 hour behind Shanghai
Shanghai vs Phnom Penh — At a Glance
Shanghai to Phnom Penh — Hour-by-Hour
About Shanghai and Phnom Penh
Shanghai (population: 24.9M) is known for China's financial hub, the Bund skyline, and the world's busiest container port. 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 Shanghai.
Calling Between Cities
Calling between Shanghai (+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
Shanghai uses CNY while Phnom Penh uses KHR. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Shanghai primarily speaks Mandarin and Shanghainese, 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 Shanghai and Phnom Penh visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Phnom Penh?
Phnom Penh, Cambodia is 1 hour behind Shanghai, China. Shanghai is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone (UTC+8) and Phnom Penh is in the Asia/Bangkok timezone (UTC+7).
When it's noon in Shanghai, what time is it in Phnom Penh?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Shanghai, it's 11:00 AM in Phnom Penh.
What is the best time to call Phnom Penh from Shanghai?
With only a 1-hour difference, you can comfortably call Phnom Penh anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Shanghai time).
What currency does Phnom Penh use?
Phnom Penh, Cambodia uses KHR. Shanghai 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 Shanghai?
To call Phnom Penh from Shanghai, dial your international access code followed by +855 and the local number. Shanghai uses country code +86 and Phnom Penh uses +855.
