Major city · Cambodia
Sisophon
Visit Sisophon only if you need a transport hub or a day trip to Banteay Chhmar; otherwise skip and stay in Siem Reap.
Sisophon is a small provincial capital on the junction of Highways 5 and 6. It offers cheap guesthouses, a bus hub, and a one‑hour motorbike ride to the remote Banteay Chhmar temples. Most travellers pass through en route to Battambang, Poipet or Siem Reap, so a half‑day or overnight stay is enough.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (dry, cooler)
- avoid May–Oct (rainy season)
- Airport
- none nearby
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
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- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Cambodia ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal; lookalike sites charge extra. Some nationalities can also get a visa on arrival.
- Cambodia ↗Angkor Wat and other active temples enforce a dress code: shoulders and knees covered, or you are turned away at the gate.
- Cambodia ↗US dollars are used for most tourist prices; carry clean, undamaged small notes and some riel for change under one dollar.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Sisophon117 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sisophon, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?US dollars for hotels, tours and restaurants; riel (KHR, about 4,000 to the dollar) for change and small street purchases.Cambodia-wide
- SIM or eSIMSmart, Cellcard and Metfone sell tourist SIMs at the airports with passport registration; a week of data costs a few dollars.Cambodia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Cambodia-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Round up or leave US$1–2 where no service charge is added.Cambodia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/G. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Cambodia-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for day visitors; stay alert on busy highways and keep valuables secure in markets.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, restaurants and at the Angkor ticket office and main temples; squat toilets with a hose or scoop on the road.Cambodia-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 118 fire · 119 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany shops close for Khmer New Year and Pchum Ben; government offices close all public holidays; Angkor temples open every day.Cambodia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- Getting aroundTown is walkable; motorbike rental US$10/day at Golden Crown Guesthouse; tuk‑tuk hire US$30 for 8 h to Banteay Chhmar.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealMeal at market stall$1–2
- BeerBeer (bottle)$0.50
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket to Siem Reap$4
- Budget bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per personUS$3
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel room, a night, per roomUS$20
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel room, a night, per roomUS$30
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$10 · Mid US$15 · High US$25
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- none nearby: arrive by land or via another city
Map of Sisophon
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Sisophon
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Poipet · 45 km straight line
- Aranyaprathet · 52 km straight line
- Banteay Chhmar · 56 km straight line
- Battambang · 60 km straight line
- Samraong · 80 km straight line
- Pailin · 90 km straight line
- Sa Kaeo · 102 km straight line
- Nang Rong · 119 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sisophon: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
3 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Town is walkable; motorbike rental US$10/day at Golden Crown Guesthouse; tuk‑tuk hire US$30 for 8 h to Banteay Chhmar.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Banteay Chhmar temple complex
goDoor to door: ≈1 h each way
Motorbike hire US$10/day or tuk‑tuk US$30/8 h from Golden Crown Guesthouse
No regular bus; road is paved; best early morning to avoid heat.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Guesthouses near shared taxi stand
Basic rooms US$2.5–3 per night; walk to market and bus stand.
Botoum Hotel
Air‑conditioned rooms US$15; central location.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $10–15 excl. bed
- Mid
- $15–25 excl. bed
- High
- $25+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic guesthouse room1 × 1 night × US$3 | US$3 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × US$10 | US$10 |
| Motorbike rental1 × US$10 · US$10 per day; check fuel cost. | US$10 |
| Bus to Siem Reap (Capitol)1 × US$4 · US$3.75–4; check schedule. | US$4 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$3 |
| Trip total≈ US$30 per person per day, bed included | US$30 |
US$2.5–3 per night; includes fan, shared bathroom.
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Beer (bottle) | $0.50 |
| Meal at market stall | $1–2 |
| Motorbike rental per day | $10 |
| Bus ticket to Siem Reap | $4 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus schedules vary; check times at the shared taxi stand.
- Rail service to Sisophon ended in 2006; station is unused.
- Road to Banteay Chhmar is paved but remote; arrange transport in advance.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire
- 118
- Ambulance
- 119
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My bed tonight
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ទៅអាសយដ្ឋាននេះ សូមTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police117
- Fire118
- Ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Phnom Penh; other embassies in Phnom Penh.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Capitol Siem Reap: about $4, 90 min (check schedule)
- Motorbike rental: $10 per day, fuel extra
Say or show
- សុំទោស — Excuse me / Sorry (som tohs)
- អរគុណ — Thank you (aw kohn)
- តើតម្លៃប៉ុន្មាន? — How much is it? (tae tomlay pon man?)
- ស្ថានីយ៍ក្រុងនៅឯណា? — Where is the bus station? (sthaney krong nov aena?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sisophon. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb (dry, cooler) · avoid May–Oct (rainy season) · month by month →
- 0 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add bus‑ticket info for Capitol line to Siem Reap.
- Map motorbike rental points and rates.
- Link to Banteay Chhmar guide for deeper temple info.
Sources
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