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Time Difference: Los Angeles to Phnom Penh

🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
vs
🇰🇭Phnom PenhUTC+7
🇺🇸
Los Angeles, US
Wed, Jun 3
🇰🇭
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
14 hours
Phnom Penh is 14 hours ahead of Los Angeles

Los Angeles vs Phnom Penh timezone guide

Los Angeles (US) uses the America/Los_Angeles timezone at UTC-8, while Phnom Penh (Cambodia) uses Asia/Phnom_Penh at UTC+7. This means Phnom Penh is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Los Angeles and Phnom Penh

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Los Angeles and Phnom Penh do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

Los AngelesPhnom PenhStatus
6am8pmLos Angeles early, Phnom Penh evening
7am9pmLos Angeles early, Phnom Penh evening
8am10pmLos Angeles early, Phnom Penh late evening
9am11pmLos Angeles working hours, Phnom Penh late evening
10am12amLos Angeles working hours, Phnom Penh asleep
11am1amLos Angeles working hours, Phnom Penh asleep
12pm2amLos Angeles working hours, Phnom Penh asleep
1pm3amLos Angeles working hours, Phnom Penh asleep
2pm4amLos Angeles working hours, Phnom Penh asleep
3pm5amLos Angeles working hours, Phnom Penh asleep
4pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm7amLos Angeles evening, Phnom Penh early
6pm8amLos Angeles evening, Phnom Penh early
7pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm12pmLos Angeles late evening, Phnom Penh working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Los Angeles and Phnom Penh

Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, but Phnom Penh does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Los Angeles's transition dates.

  • Dec 31 Mar 8Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Phnom Penh
  • Mar 8 Nov 1Los Angeles is 14 hours behind Phnom Penh
  • Nov 1 Dec 31Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Phnom Penh

Distance between Los Angeles and Phnom Penh

Great-circle distance
13,196 km
Direct flight time
~16h 31m

Los Angeles and Phnom Penh are 13,196 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~16h 31m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Phnom Penh?
The current time difference is 14 hours. Los Angeles is currently 14 hours behind Phnom Penh.
Is Los Angeles ahead of Phnom Penh?
No. Los Angeles is currently 14 hours behind Phnom Penh.
What time is it in Phnom Penh when it's 9 AM in Los Angeles?
When it's 9 AM in Los Angeles, it's 11pm in Phnom Penh.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Los Angeles and Phnom Penh?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Los Angeles and Phnom Penh do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Los Angeles and Phnom Penh observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, but Phnom Penh does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Los Angeles and Phnom Penh?
Los Angeles and Phnom Penh are 13,196 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 16 hours 31 minutes.