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Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh is the capital and largest city of Cambodia, located in Southeast Asia. This dynamic city serves as the cultural, economic, and political heart of the nation.

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Quick facts

Population
Currency
Cambodian riel (KHR)
Language
Khmer
Timezone
+07 (UTC+7)
Local time now
00:15:53

Hotels in Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh offers a range of accommodation options to suit different budgets and preferences. From boutique guest houses like Prasat Rath Guest House and Chenda Angkor to hotels such as Salita, Dara Airport Hotel, and Bonnie Villa, visitors can find suitable lodging throughout the city. See all hotels →

Salita
1.4 km from centre
Prasat Rath Guest House
1.7 km from centre
Chenda Angkor
1.8 km from centre

Airports in Phnom Penh

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Car Hire in Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh offers several car hire options for visitors looking to explore the city and surrounding regions. Major providers like Europcar and local companies such as SokRothSeng, ហាងជួលរថយន្ដស៊ីធីផ្លឹស, and លី ហួរ លីស៊ីង ភីអិលស៊ី provide vehicle rental services to suit different travel needs. See all car hire →

Europcar
2.3 km from centre
ហាងជួលរថយន្ដស៊ីធីផ្លឹស
3.3 km from centre
SokRothSeng
4.6 km from centre
លី ហួរ លីស៊ីង ភីអិលស៊ី
5.4 km from centre

Things to Do in Phnom Penh

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Restaurants in Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh offers a diverse dining scene with local restaurants serving authentic Cambodian food. Popular eating establishments include ភោជនីយដ្ឋាន សុក ហុក, នំបញ្ចុកឆ្ងាញ់ទួលទំពូង, ហ្រាវ្វីស៊ុបនិងប៊ីប៊ីឃ្យូ, ភោជនីយដ្ឋាន រនាត, and ក្រុងខ្មែរ. See all restaurants →

ភោជនីយដ្ឋាន​ សុក​ ហុក​
458 m from centre
នំបញ្ចុកឆ្ងាញ់ទួលទំពូង
642 m from centre
ហ្រាវ្វីស៊ុបនិងប៊ីប៊ីឃ្យូ
861 m from centre

Swimming Pools in Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh offers several swimming pool facilities for visitors and residents looking to cool off and stay active. Camko Swimming Pool is among the options available in the city for swimming and water-based recreation. See all swimming pools →

Camko Swimming Pool
4.6 km from centre

Spas in Phnom Penh

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Nightlife in Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh offers a diverse nightlife scene with venues ranging from karaoke establishments to electronic dance clubs. Whether you're looking for KTV experiences at KTV The Queen, bass-heavy beats at Bass Room, EDM entertainment at EDM V and Epic, or fashionable venue vibes at La Fashion, the city has options for night-time entertainment. See all nightlife →

KTV The Queen
2.3 km from centre
Bass Room
5.1 km from centre
EDM V
5.7 km from centre

Bars in Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh offers a diverse bar scene with venues ranging from high-energy clubs to relaxed sports bars and karaoke lounges. Whether you're looking for dancing at Zouk Club, catching the game at The Blue Sports Bar, enjoying skyline views at Honey Badger Sky Bar, or singing at KTV, the city has options for every mood and preference. See all bars →

Zouk Club
2.0 km from centre
Zouk Club
2.0 km from centre
The Blue Sports Bar
2.7 km from centre

Cafes in Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh offers a diverse selection of cafes where visitors and locals can enjoy refreshments. From Café Amazon to Jars of Clay 2 and other established venues, the city's cafe culture provides welcoming spaces to relax and experience local hospitality. See all cafes →

Café Amazon
coffee_shop · 877 m from centre
Jars of Clay 2
western;asian · 1.0 km from centre
កាហ្វេម៉ាក់អូនឡាង
1.3 km from centre

Shopping in Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh offers diverse shopping experiences, from contemporary malls such as Chip Mong Sensok Mall, Prince International Plaza Mall, and Midtown Mall to vibrant traditional markets like សិន​ជូរី ​ផ្លាហ្សា and ផ្សារ​រតនា​ផ្លាហ្សា. Whether you're seeking international brands or local goods, the city's retail landscape caters to all shopping preferences. See all shopping →

សិន​ជូរី ​ផ្លាហ្សា
1.3 km from centre
ផ្សារ​រតនា​ផ្លាហ្សា
2.0 km from centre
Chip Mong Sensok Mall
2.7 km from centre

Nature & Wildlife in Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh offers several spaces to experience nature and wildlife within the city. From Green Lake Park to Two Lions Park, visitors can find opportunities to connect with the outdoors in Cambodia's capital. See all nature & wildlife →

Por Prok Khang Cheoung Community (DK06)
739 m from centre
សួន​កុមារ ​ពោធិចិនតុង
1.2 km from centre
Green Lake Park
2.1 km from centre
Two Lions Park
3.5 km from centre
Cambo Kotop LTD
4.4 km from centre
Borey Angkor Park
4.9 km from centre

Climate snapshot

Phnom Penh experiences a tropical monsoon climate with distinct wet and dry seasons. The city is warm year-round, with the wet season bringing heavy rainfall and the dry season offering more comfortable conditions for sightseeing.

Frequently Asked Questions About Phnom Penh

What currency is used in Phnom Penh?

The currency of Cambodia is the Cambodian riel (KHR). US dollars are also widely accepted throughout Phnom Penh.

What language is spoken in Phnom Penh?

Khmer is the official language of Cambodia and is spoken throughout Phnom Penh. English is increasingly common in tourist areas and businesses.

What region of Asia is Phnom Penh in?

Phnom Penh is located in Southeast Asia, serving as the capital of Cambodia. The city is positioned in a strategic location in the region.

What is the time zone in Phnom Penh?

Phnom Penh operates on Asia/Phnom Penh time (Indochina Time, UTC+7 year-round).

What time of year is best to visit?

The dry season, from November to February, is generally considered the best time to visit Phnom Penh, offering clearer skies and lower humidity.

Map of Phnom Penh

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