Beach near Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Phnom Penh Travel Guide

Cambodia

Phnom Penh is Cambodia’s capital and largest city, with a population of 2,281,198. It is the country’s main urban centre and a practical base for exploring Cambodia.

Most international visitors arrive at Phnom Penh International Airport, which serves the city. Phnom Penh is not a beach destination, and there are no notable beaches within 40 kilometres, so plan separate coastal travel if you want time by the sea.

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Local time

2,281,198

Population

6,225 miles away

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Weather in Phnom Penh

Mon

33°

Tue

33°

Wed

33°

Know before you go

Pays in KHR

Plug type Type A & Type C & Type G (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 119

Dial code +855

Tipping: Tipping is not deeply ingrained in Cambodian culture, but it is becoming more common, especially in tourist areas, and appreciated for good service.

Best time to visit Phnom Penh

Jan

31°2

Feb

33°3

Mar

34°4

Apr

35°12

May

34°26

Jun

33°25

Jul

32°26

Aug

32°28

Sep

31°28

Oct

31°28

Nov

31°15

Dec

31°6

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Phnom Penh

  1. Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

    history museum

    1.4 km

  2. National Museum of Cambodia

    art museum

    1 km

  3. Tượng đài Hữu nghị Việt Nam - Campuchia

    monument

    0.6 km

  4. Institut Francais du Cambodge

    cultural center

    1 km

  5. Child Jesus Catholic Church

    roman catholic place of worship

    3.4 km

  6. The Penthouse Residence

    historic site

    1 km

  7. International Christian Fellowship

    christian place of worship

    1.3 km

  8. Kingdomcity Cambodia

    christian place of worship

    4.2 km

Getting there

Phnom Penh International Airport · 8.9 km

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