Cambodia facts
| Capital | Phnom Penh |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, South-Eastern Asia |
| Area | 181,035 km² · 69,898 sq mi · 44,734,654 acres |
| Language | Khmer |
| Demonym | Cambodian |
| Currency | Cambodian Riel (KHR), US Dollar (USD) |
| Time zone | Asia/Bangkok · UTC+7 · 2:34 AM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +855 |
| Internet domain | .kh |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types A, B, C, G |
| Capital coordinates | 11.5625, 104.916 |
Time difference
Phnom Penh is on UTC+7 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 1:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 10:00 p.m. (previous day) |
| London | 6:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 5:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Cambodia is about 1.9% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Cambodia is about 74.5% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Phnom Penh to Washington, D.C.: about 14,401 km (8,948 mi) as the crow flies.
- Phnom Penh to London: about 10,016 km (6,224 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Cambodia shares land borders with 3 countries: Laos, Thailand, Vietnam.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Cambodia?
The capital of Cambodia is Phnom Penh.
How big is Cambodia?
Cambodia covers about 181,035 km² (69,898 sq mi), ranking 88 of 196 countries by area. It is about 1.9% of the size of the United States. It is about 74.5% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Cambodia in?
Phnom Penh uses UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) today. When it is noon in Phnom Penh, it is 1:00 a.m. in New York and 6:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Cambodia use?
Cambodia uses the Cambodian Riel (KHR) and the US Dollar (USD).
What is the country code for Cambodia?
The international calling code is +855. From the United States dial 011 855 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 855.
What language is spoken in Cambodia?
Official or national language: Khmer.