Abidjan×Phnom Penh
Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Abidjan, it's that in Phnom Penh.
When it's 8:00 am in Abidjan, it's 3:00 pm in Phnom Penh — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Abidjan, it's 5:00 pm in Phnom Penh — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Abidjan, it's 7:00 pm in Phnom Penh — evening there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Abidjan, it's 10:00 pm in Phnom Penh — night there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Abidjan, it's 12:00 am in Phnom Penh — late night there, the next day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Abidjan, it's 4:00 am in Phnom Penh — late night there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Abidjan uses the XOF (Fr) and Phnom Penh uses the KHR (៛). Language shifts too — French in Abidjan, Khmer in Phnom Penh. Cars drive on the right in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Capital
- Yamoussoukro
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF · Fr)
- Language
- French
- Calling code
- +225
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Cambodia
- Capital
- Phnom Penh
- Currency
- Cambodian riel (KHR · ៛)
- Language
- Khmer
- Calling code
- +855
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Abidjan and Phnom Penh?
Abidjan is 7 hours ahead of Phnom Penh. Abidjan runs on GMT+0 and Phnom Penh on GMT+7. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When it's 10 am in Abidjan, what time is it in Phnom Penh?
10:00 am in Abidjan is 5:00 pm in Phnom Penh on the same day — afternoon there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Abidjan, what time is it in Phnom Penh?
3:00 pm in Abidjan is 10:00 pm in Phnom Penh on the same day — night there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 1 hour where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Abidjan from Phnom Penh?
About 11,934 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 14h 32m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Abidjan and Phnom Penh use?
Abidjan uses the West African CFA franc (XOF, Fr); Phnom Penh uses the Cambodian riel (KHR, ៛). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Abidjan from Phnom Penh?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +225, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Abidjan and Phnom Penh?
Abidjan primarily speaks French; Phnom Penh speaks Khmer. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Abidjan and Phnom Penh drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the right. Rental cars feel identical between the two.