Chicago to Phnom Penh time converter
Phnom Penh is 12 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 9:00 PM in Phnom Penh.
Chicago CDT
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Phnom Penh ICT
Monday, October 19, 2026
2:40 PM in Chicago, Sunday, October 18, 2026
Chicago to Phnom Penh conversion table
Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in Phnom Penh. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Chicago | Phnom Penh |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 day |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 AM+1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 7:00 AM+1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 8:00 AM+1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 10:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 11:00 AM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Phnom Penh): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Phnom Penh switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +12h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +13h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: +12h
Distance
Chicago and Phnom Penh are 13,938 km (8,661 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Chicago and Phnom Penh?
Phnom Penh is 12 hours ahead of Chicago.
What time is it in Phnom Penh when it is 9 AM in Chicago?
When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 9:00 PM in Phnom Penh.
When is the best time to call Phnom Penh from Chicago?
Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Phnom Penh): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Does the time difference between Chicago and Phnom Penh change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.