Time Difference Between Phnom Penh and San Francisco

The time difference between Phnom Penh and San Francisco is 15 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Phnom Penh, it is 21:00 in San Francisco. Phnom Penh uses the Asia/Phnom_Penh time zone (UTC+7), while San Francisco uses America/Los_Angeles (UTC-8).

San Francisco is 15 hours behind Phnom Penh — 15 hours
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
23:13:45
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC+7 · +07
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San Francisco, United States
08:13:45
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC-8 · PST

Time Zone Details: Phnom Penh vs San Francisco

Detail Phnom Penh San Francisco
Time Zone IDAsia/Phnom_PenhAmerica/Los_Angeles
UTC OffsetUTC+7UTC-8
Abbreviation+07PST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryCambodiaUnited States
RegionAsiaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 15 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Phnom Penh and San Francisco. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Phnom Penh or late evenings in San Francisco 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 San Francisco time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Phnom Penh nor San Francisco 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 San Francisco?

The time difference is 15 hours. San Francisco is 15 hours behind Phnom Penh.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Phnom Penh or San Francisco 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 San Francisco?

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 San Francisco time?

Subtract 15 hours from Phnom Penh time to get San Francisco 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.