Local operating window
Business hours
Business hours in Phnom Penh
Planning business and administrative activities in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, requires accounting for standard six-day private workweeks, extended retail mall schedules, and traditional midday government rest breaks.
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Offices
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Monday
Category schedule
Typical weekly hours
Offices
8:00 AM-5:00 PMPrivate corporate headquarters, tech firms, commercial agencies, and professional services.
MonToday
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Standard private office hours with a lunch break around 12:00 to 13:00.
Tue
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Standard private office hours with a lunch break around 12:00 to 13:00.
Wed
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Standard private office hours with a lunch break around 12:00 to 13:00.
Thu
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Standard private office hours with a lunch break around 12:00 to 13:00.
Fri
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Standard private office hours with a lunch break around 12:00 to 13:00.
Sat
8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Half-day working schedule common for many local businesses.
Sun
Closed
Closed on Sundays.
Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · Cambodia
Holiday calendar unavailable
A nationwide public-holiday calendar is not available for this country. Confirm local closure dates with the organization.
Local planning
Business-hour guidance
Government Midday Intermission
Public administration offices in Phnom Penh maintain a two-hour lunch break between 12:00 and 14:00, during which service counters are closed.
Six-Day Commercial Schedule
While international corporate offices operate Monday through Friday, many local private businesses operate on Saturday mornings.
Modern Malls vs. Traditional Markets
Air-conditioned shopping centers stay open until 21:00 or 22:00 daily, whereas traditional open-air markets like Central Market open around 06:30 and close by 17:30.
Public Holiday Closures
Cambodia observes numerous national holidays, including Pchum Ben and Khmer New Year, during which government offices and private businesses close for several days.