Asia · capital city
What Is the Capital of Cambodia?
Phnom Penh
The capital of Cambodia is Phnom Penh. About 2.3 million people live in the Phnom Penh urban area — 12.8% of the country's population.
2.3 million
Urban area population
UTC+7
Time zone
11.55°N
Latitude · 104.92°E
Yes
Largest city
Phnom Penh at a glance
Name origin
The name means "mountain of plenty," from the Cambodian words phnom (mountain or hill) and penh (full).
Time zone
UTC+7 (12 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time). No daylight saving time.
Coordinates
11 33 N, 104 55 E · IANA time zone Asia/Phnom_Penh
Location of Cambodia
Southeastern Asia, bordering the Gulf of Thailand, between Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Capitals closest to Phnom Penh
Bangkok, Thailand — 536 km
Vientiane, Laos — 756 km
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — 997 km
Hanoi, Vietnam — 1,059 km
Rangoon, Myanmar — 1,109 km
Singapore, Singapore — 1,148 km
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei — 1,328 km
Manila, Philippines — 1,771 km
Straight-line distance between capitals.
Frequently asked questions about Phnom Penh
What is the capital of Cambodia?
The capital of Cambodia is Phnom Penh. About 2.3 million people live in the Phnom Penh urban area — 12.8% of the country's population.
Is Phnom Penh the largest city in Cambodia?
Yes — Phnom Penh is also the largest urban area of Cambodia (2.3 million).
What time zone is Phnom Penh in?
Phnom Penh is on UTC+7 — UTC+7 (12 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time). There is no daylight saving time.
Where does the name Phnom Penh come from?
The name means "mountain of plenty," from the Cambodian words phnom (mountain or hill) and penh (full).
Which capital is closest to Phnom Penh?
Among the capitals of neighbouring countries, Bangkok (Thailand) is the closest, 536 km away in a straight line.
Data: CIA World Factbook (public domain); population: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0).