Time Difference Between Phnom Penh and Johannesburg

The time difference between Phnom Penh and Johannesburg is 5 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Phnom Penh, it is 07:00 in Johannesburg. Phnom Penh uses the Asia/Phnom_Penh time zone (UTC+7), while Johannesburg uses Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+2).

Johannesburg is 5 hours behind Phnom Penh — 5 hours
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
05:24:41
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+7 · +07
Johannesburg, South Africa
00:24:41
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+2 · SAST

Time Zone Details: Phnom Penh vs Johannesburg

Detail Phnom Penh Johannesburg
Time Zone IDAsia/Phnom_PenhAfrica/Johannesburg
UTC OffsetUTC+7UTC+2
Abbreviation+07SAST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryCambodiaSouth Africa
RegionAsiaAfrica

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 3 overlapping business hours between Phnom Penh and Johannesburg (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

14:00–17:00 in Phnom Penh  =  09:00–12:00 in Johannesburg

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Phnom Penh nor Johannesburg is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Phnom Penh and Johannesburg?

The time difference is 5 hours. Johannesburg is 5 hours behind Phnom Penh.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Phnom Penh or Johannesburg observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

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

The best window is between 14:00 and 17:00 Phnom Penh time, which corresponds to 09:00–12:00 in Johannesburg. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Phnom Penh time to Johannesburg time?

Subtract 5 hours from Phnom Penh time to get Johannesburg 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.