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Current local time in Kota Bharu, Malaysia

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UTC+08:00 · UTC+08:00 · Malaysia Time

About Kota Bharu

Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia uses the Malaysia Time time zone (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 1,459,994.

Country:Malaysia
State / region:Kelantan
Coordinates:6°07′N / 102°15′E
Population:1,459,994
Currency:Malaysian ringgit (MYR)
Languages:English, Malay
Country calling code:+60

Time zone in Kota Bharu

IANA time zone:Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Time zone name:Malaysia Time (UTC+08:00)
Current UTC offset:UTC+08:00
UTC time now:
Zones in Malaysia:2 — see all

Daylight saving time

Kota Bharu does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.

Sunrise and sunset in Kota Bharu today

Sunrise:06:56
Sunset:18:54
Solar noon:12:55
Day length:11h 57m
Civil twilight:06:35 – 19:15

Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (UTC+08:00) and approximate to about a minute.

Time difference from Kota Bharu

  • London+7 hKota Bharu is 7 hours ahead of London
  • New York+12 hKota Bharu is 12 hours ahead of New York
  • Abuja+7 hKota Bharu is 7 hours ahead of Abuja

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Frequently asked questions about Kota Bharu time

What time zone is Kota Bharu in?
Kota Bharu uses the IANA time zone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (Malaysia Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Kota Bharu observe daylight saving time?
Kota Bharu does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Kota Bharu and London?
Right now Kota Bharu is 7 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Kota Bharu and New York?
Right now Kota Bharu is 12 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.