Time Difference Between Phnom Penh and Sydney

The time difference between Phnom Penh and Sydney is 3 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Phnom Penh, it is 15:00 in Sydney. Phnom Penh uses the Asia/Phnom_Penh time zone (UTC+7), while Sydney uses Australia/Sydney (UTC+10).

Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Phnom Penh — 3 hours
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
07:45:12
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+7 · +07
Sydney, Australia
10:45:12
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+10 · AEST

Time Zone Details: Phnom Penh vs Sydney

Detail Phnom Penh Sydney
Time Zone IDAsia/Phnom_PenhAustralia/Sydney
UTC OffsetUTC+7UTC+10
Abbreviation+07AEST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryCambodiaAustralia
RegionAsiaOceania

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 5 overlapping business hours between Phnom Penh and Sydney (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

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

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Phnom Penh nor Sydney 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 Sydney?

The time difference is 3 hours. Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Phnom Penh.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Phnom Penh or Sydney 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 Sydney?

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

How do I convert Phnom Penh time to Sydney time?

Add 3 hours to Phnom Penh time to get Sydney 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.