Driving from Phnom Penh to Pasir Mas
Pasir Mas lies 685 km (425 mi) south-west of Phnom Penh, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 10 h 26 min without stops, over roughly 835 km (519 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Phnom Penh | Pasir Mas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.6 million | 230,424 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
Clocks in Pasir Mas are 1 h ahead of Phnom Penh right now, so a 10 h 26 min journey lands 11 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Pasir Mas
Crossing from Cambodia into Malaysia: money changes from the Riels to the Ringgit (MYR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +60; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
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Staying in Pasir Mas
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Common questions
How far is Pasir Mas from Phnom Penh?
685 km (425 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 835 km (519 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Pasir Mas by car?
About 10 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Pasir Mas?
Pasir Mas is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Phnom_Penh).
What currency do I need in Pasir Mas?
The Ringgit (MYR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.