Phnom Penh×Pago Pago
Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Phnom Penh uses the KHR (៛) and Pago Pago uses the USD ($). Language shifts too — Khmer in Phnom Penh, English in Pago Pago. Cars drive on the right in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Cambodia
- Capital
- Phnom Penh
- Currency
- Cambodian riel (KHR · ៛)
- Language
- Khmer
- Calling code
- +855
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- American Samoa
- Capital
- Pago Pago
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD · $)
- Language
- English, Samoan
- Calling code
- +1684
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Phnom Penh and Pago Pago?
Phnom Penh is 18 hours behind Pago Pago. Phnom Penh runs on GMT+7 and Pago Pago on GMT-11. 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's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 2 hours 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 Phnom Penh from Pago Pago?
About 9,729 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 11h 57m, 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 Phnom Penh and Pago Pago use?
Phnom Penh uses the Cambodian riel (KHR, ៛); Pago Pago uses the United States dollar (USD, $). 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 Phnom Penh from Pago Pago?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +855, 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 Phnom Penh and Pago Pago?
Phnom Penh primarily speaks Khmer; Pago Pago speaks English, Samoan. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Phnom Penh and Pago Pago drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the right. Rental cars feel identical between the two.