Driving from Phnom Penh to Pasir Puteh
Pasir Puteh lies 694 km (432 mi) south-west of Phnom Penh, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 10 h 35 min without stops, over roughly 847 km (526 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Phnom Penh | Pasir Puteh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.6 million | 137,400 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
Clocks in Pasir Puteh are 1 h ahead of Phnom Penh right now, so a 10 h 35 min journey lands 11 h 35 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Pasir Puteh
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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Common questions
How far is Pasir Puteh from Phnom Penh?
694 km (432 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Phnom Penh; by road roughly 847 km (526 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Pasir Puteh by car?
About 10 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Pasir Puteh?
Pasir Puteh is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Phnom_Penh).
What currency do I need in Pasir Puteh?
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.