Chicago ↔ Phnom Penh
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These cities have challenging overlap; use our slider to find a slot.
Sync Chicago and Phnom Penh easily. Chicago is 13 hours behind Phnom Penh. These cities have challenging overlap; use our slider to find a slot.
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 10 days Mar 08
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Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
5.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
17:03 GMT+9
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New York City
03:03 EST
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London
08:03 GMT
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Outside Business HoursSynchronization Context
Operating on opposite sides of the clock, these cities have virtually no overlapping business hours. Expect a 24-hour turnaround for most communications.
Chicago Business Pulse
- Culture Practical, hardworking, and friendly. A major hub for logistics, finance, and manufacturing.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Best times for calls are 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Chicagoans are known for being practical and direct but also friendlier than their East Coast counterparts. The Central Time Zone is the "Goldilocks zone" for North American business, allowing for easy syncs with both NYC and LA.
Phnom Penh Business Pulse
- Culture Relationship-oriented and formal. Respect for hierarchy is paramount.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Best call window is 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Cambodians value social harmony and respect. Use polite titles and avoid blunt confrontational language. Business deals are often sealing through personal trust and multiple social interactions. Maintain a calm and respectful tone.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Chicago | Phnom Penh |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/Chicago | Asia/Phnom_Penh |
| Country | USA | Cambodia |
| Coordinates | 41.88, -87.63 | 11.55, 104.92 |
| Population | 8,939,000 | 2,129,000 |