Tarawa×Phnom Penh
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: Tarawa uses the AUD ($) and Phnom Penh uses the KHR (៛). Language shifts too — English in Tarawa, Khmer in Phnom Penh. Be careful behind the wheel: Tarawa drives on the left, Phnom Penh on the right.
- Country
- Kiribati
- Capital
- South Tarawa
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD · $)
- Language
- English, Gilbertese
- Calling code
- +686
- Drives on
- Left
- 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 Tarawa and Phnom Penh?
Tarawa is 5 hours behind Phnom Penh. Tarawa runs on GMT+12 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's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 3 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 Tarawa from Phnom Penh?
About 7,584 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 9h 25m, 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 Tarawa and Phnom Penh use?
Tarawa uses the Australian dollar (AUD, $); 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 Tarawa from Phnom Penh?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +686, 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 Tarawa and Phnom Penh?
Tarawa primarily speaks English, Gilbertese; Phnom Penh speaks Khmer. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Tarawa and Phnom Penh drive on the same side of the road?
No. Kiribati drives on the left, Cambodia on the right. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.