Time Difference Between Phnom Penh and Chicago

The time difference between Phnom Penh and Chicago is 12 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Phnom Penh, it is 00:00 in Chicago. Phnom Penh uses the Asia/Phnom_Penh time zone (UTC+7), while Chicago uses America/Chicago (UTC-5).

Chicago is 12 hours behind Phnom Penh — 12 hours
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
05:20:07
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+7 · +07
Chicago, United States
17:20:07
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-5 · CDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Phnom Penh vs Chicago

Detail Phnom Penh Chicago
Time Zone IDAsia/Phnom_PenhAmerica/Chicago
UTC OffsetUTC+7UTC-5
Abbreviation+07CDT
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryCambodiaUnited States
RegionAsiaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 12 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Phnom Penh and Chicago. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Phnom Penh or late evenings in Chicago tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Phnom Penh time to Chicago time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Phnom Penh Chicago
00:00 12:00 (-1 day) Night
01:00 13:00 (-1 day) Night
02:00 14:00 (-1 day) Night
03:00 15:00 (-1 day) Night
04:00 16:00 (-1 day) Night
05:00 17:00 (-1 day) Night
06:00 18:00 (-1 day)
07:00 19:00 (-1 day)
08:00 20:00 (-1 day)
09:00 21:00 (-1 day)
10:00 22:00 (-1 day)
11:00 23:00 (-1 day)
12:00 00:00
13:00 01:00
14:00 02:00
15:00 03:00
16:00 04:00
17:00 05:00
18:00 06:00
19:00 07:00
20:00 08:00
21:00 09:00
22:00 10:00 Night
23:00 11:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Chicago is currently observing daylight saving time, while Phnom Penh is on standard time. When Chicago switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Phnom Penh and Chicago?

The time difference is 12 hours. Chicago is 12 hours behind Phnom Penh.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

When is the best time to call from Phnom Penh to Chicago?

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert Phnom Penh time to Chicago time?

Subtract 12 hours from Phnom Penh time to get Chicago time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.