Current time in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Time in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
3:16 PM
 

Kota Kinabalu time zone and facts

Time zone
Kuching Time (UTC+8)
UTC offset
UTC+8
Daylight saving
Not observed — time stays the same all year
Sunrise today
6:01 AM
Sunset today
5:59 PM
Country
Malaysia
Region
Sabah
Coordinates
5.98°N, 116.11°E

Time difference from Kota Kinabalu

CityTime nowDifference
New York3:16 AM, Tue12 hours behind
Los Angeles12:16 AM, Tue15 hours behind
London8:16 AM, Tue7 hours behind
Paris9:16 AM, Tue6 hours behind
Dubai11:16 AM, Tue4 hours behind
Delhi12:46 PM, Tue2:30 hours behind
Tokyo4:16 PM, Tue1 hour ahead
Sydney6:16 PM, Tue3 hours ahead

The difference from your location is shown at the top of the page.

Upcoming public holidays in Malaysia

  • Sun, Nov 8, 2026 Deepavali
  • Mon, Nov 9, 2026 Deepavali
  • Fri, Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day
  • Fri, Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day
  • Sat, Feb 6, 2027 Chinese New Year

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Other cities in Malaysia

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Kota Kinabalu in?

Kota Kinabalu uses Kuching Time (IANA zone Asia/Kuching). Right now the local time is UTC+8.

Does Kota Kinabalu observe daylight saving time?

No. Kota Kinabalu keeps the same time all year.

What is the time difference between Kota Kinabalu and New York?

Kota Kinabalu is currently 12 hours ahead of New York.

What is the time difference between Kota Kinabalu and London?

Kota Kinabalu is currently 7 hours ahead of London.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Kota Kinabalu today?

Today the sun rises at 6:01 AM and sets at 5:59 PM local time.

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