AsiaCity
Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Destination data refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 09:24 UTCFX rates refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 00:02 UTCAdvisories refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 11:52 UTC
Destination snapshot
Phnom Penh is a strong pick if you want a city trip with a solid mix of cost, safety, culture, and logistics.
63
Travel Score
Travel profile
Cost
78
Safety
54
Culture
72
Health
52
Internet
56
Outdoors
62
Access
60
Practical details
Capital
Phnom Penh
Languages
Khmer
Population
17.6M
Time zone
UTC+07:00
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Trip basics
Best months
Nov · Dec · Jan
Climate
Tropical monsoon
Warmest month
Mar · 31°C
Quietest month
Oct · crowd 60/100
Budget snapshot
Mid-range daily budget
$176
Local daily spend
KHR 703,452
Budget estimates are modeled from public mid-range daily costs. Flights into the destination, taxes, event spikes, and hotel swings can move the real total.
Travel advisory
Level 2: Exercise increased caution
CRIME (C) OTHER (O) UNREST (U)
Source country update: 07/25/2025
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Estimate only - verify at the official embassy or consulate. Use Sherpa and the official embassy or consulate before you book anything non-refundable.
At a glance
Currency
KHR
Best months list
Jan · Nov · Dec
Destination type
City
Photo source
Local curated image