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Current Date And Time In Bakong, Cambodia

Monday, 27 July 2026
14:53:43 ICT
State: Siem Reap
Currency: Cambodian Riel (KHR)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (ICT)
District: Srŏk Prasat Bakong

✈️ Bakong, Siem Reap, Cambodia - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Bakong, Siem Reap, Cambodia using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Bakong.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Bakong with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Bakong — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Cambodia, which includes Bakong, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Cambodia before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Cambodia's time zone +07:00, country calling code +855 (exit prefix 001, 007) and country internet domain .KH. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Bakong.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+07:00
📞 Country Calling Code+855
☎️ International Exit Prefix001, 007
🌐 Internet Domain.KH

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Cambodia — police 117, ambulance 119, fire brigade 118. Store these in your phone before you reach Bakong. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Bakong.

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Police
117
🚑
Ambulance
119
🚒
Fire
118

📊 Cambodia At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Cambodia — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.593
Medium
👤
Life Expectancy
70.8
years
📚
Literacy Rate
71.9%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$2,628
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
0.3%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Cambodia development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Bakong for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Bakong
International Airport • SAI
Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport
Siem Reap, KH
26
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Bakong's exact coordinates, or Siem Reap's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Bakong From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Bakong to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Singapore (Singapore)1,334 km829 mi~ 2h 19m
Tokyo (Japan)4,340 km2,697 mi~ 5h 51m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)5,251 km3,263 mi~ 6h 56m
Sydney (Australia)7,246 km4,502 mi~ 9h 16m
Auckland (New Zealand)9,254 km5,750 mi~ 11h 38m
Paris (France)9,722 km6,041 mi~ 12h 11m
London (United Kingdom)9,797 km6,088 mi~ 12h 17m
Los Angeles (United States)13,108 km8,145 mi~ 16h 10m
Toronto (Canada)13,668 km8,493 mi~ 16h 50m
New York (United States)14,000 km8,699 mi~ 17h 13m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Bakong, Cambodia is set to Indochina Time (ICT) with a current offset of UTC +07:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Bakong requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneIndochina Time (ICT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +07:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time2:53 PM on Monday, July 27, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Bakong to Major World Cities

It is currently 2:53 PM on Monday in Bakong. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Bakong right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Bakong
New York (United States)Mon, 3:53 AM11h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Mon, 12:53 AM14h behind
Toronto (Canada)Mon, 3:53 AM11h behind
London (United Kingdom)Mon, 8:53 AM6h behind
Paris (France)Mon, 9:53 AM5h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Mon, 11:53 AM3h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Mon, 3:53 PM1h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 4:53 PM2h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 5:53 PM3h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 7:53 PM5h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Bakong — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Bakong is the Cambodian riel (KHR), written as . The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
៛ 4,044.00
KHR
€ 1 Euro
៛ 4,613.51
KHR
£ 1 British Pound
៛ 5,398.52
KHR
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
៛ 2,833.29
KHR
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
៛ 2,868.64
KHR

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 27, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Bakong

Knowing which languages are used in Bakong helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
Khmer

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Bakong. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Siem Reap (Siem Reap, Cambodia)9 mi14 kmWest (W)
⬆️
Angkor Thum (Siem Reap, Cambodia)12 mi19 kmNW
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Soutr Nikom (Siem Reap, Cambodia)13 mi20 kmSE
⬆️
Banteay Srei (Siem Reap, Cambodia)17 mi28 kmNorth (N)
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Boeng Mealea (Siem Reap, Cambodia)18 mi29 kmENE
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Bakong

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Bakong is the Taj Mahal (India), about 3,102 km away. Straight-line distances from Bakong to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Taj MahalAgra, India3,102 km1,928 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China3,224 km2,004 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan7,219 km4,486 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,143 km5,681 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico15,990 km9,936 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil16,398 km10,189 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru19,639 km12,203 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Bakong shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Siem Reap and Cambodia. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Siem Reap Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Siem Reap, including major hub cities.
✈️ Cambodia Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Cambodia.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Bakong, Cambodia runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type A/B/C/F/G socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Bakong and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Bakong.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
AType A: Two flat parallel pins
BType B: Two flat parallel pins + round grounding pin
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
FType F: Two round pins + grounding clips (Schuko)
GType G: Three rectangular pins
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🧭 Bakong's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Bakong

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Bakong. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Bakong — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Bakong

Bakong keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Cambodia. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Bakong

The closest airport to Bakong is Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI), about 26 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Bakong From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Bakong needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Bakong gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Bakong

Bakong rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Bakong — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Bakong

ℹ️ Bakong OverviewSee the full profile of Bakong — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Bakong MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Bakong for distance and direction.
💰 Bakong CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Bakong

What side of the road do people drive on in Bakong?

Bakong, like the rest of Cambodia, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Bakong use?

Bakong runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type A/B/C/F/G sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Bakong?

In Bakong, reach police on 117, ambulance on 119, fire brigade on 118. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Bakong?

Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI) is the nearest airport to Bakong, about 26 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Bakong in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Bakong runs on Indochina Time (UTC +07:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Bakong?

Bakong shares the official and regional languages of Siem Reap and Cambodia — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Bakong?

No — Bakong uses the Cambodian riel (KHR), symbol . Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Bakong currency page for live rates.