Time Difference Between Phnom Penh and Seoul

The time difference between Phnom Penh and Seoul is 2 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Phnom Penh, it is 14:00 in Seoul. Phnom Penh uses the Asia/Phnom_Penh time zone (UTC+7), while Seoul uses Asia/Seoul (UTC+9).

Seoul is 2 hours ahead of Phnom Penh — 2 hours
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
05:21:31
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+7 · +07
Seoul, South Korea
07:21:31
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+9 · KST

Time Zone Details: Phnom Penh vs Seoul

Detail Phnom Penh Seoul
Time Zone IDAsia/Phnom_PenhAsia/Seoul
UTC OffsetUTC+7UTC+9
Abbreviation+07KST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryCambodiaSouth Korea
RegionAsiaAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 6 overlapping business hours between Phnom Penh and Seoul (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–15:00 in Phnom Penh  =  11:00–17:00 in Seoul

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Phnom Penh nor Seoul 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 Seoul?

The time difference is 2 hours. Seoul is 2 hours ahead of Phnom Penh.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Phnom Penh or Seoul 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 Seoul?

The best window is between 09:00 and 15:00 Phnom Penh time, which corresponds to 11:00–17:00 in Seoul. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Phnom Penh time to Seoul time?

Add 2 hours to Phnom Penh time to get Seoul 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.