Current local time in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
UTC+08:00 · UTC+08:00 · Malaysia Time
About Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia uses the Malaysia Time time zone (Asia/Kuching), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 457,326.
| Country: | Malaysia |
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| State / region: | Sabah |
| Coordinates: | 5°58′N / 116°04′E |
| Population: | 457,326 |
| Currency: | Malaysian ringgit (MYR) |
| Languages: | English, Malay |
| Country calling code: | +60 |
Time zone in Kota Kinabalu
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Kuching |
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| 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 Kinabalu does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Kota Kinabalu today
| Sunrise: | 06:01 |
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| Sunset: | 17:59 |
| Solar noon: | 12:00 |
| Day length: | 11h 57m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:40 – 18:20 |
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 Kinabalu
- London+7 hKota Kinabalu is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hKota Kinabalu is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hKota Kinabalu is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Kota Kinabalu time
What time zone is Kota Kinabalu in?
Kota Kinabalu uses the IANA time zone Asia/Kuching (Malaysia Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Kota Kinabalu observe daylight saving time?
Kota Kinabalu does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Kota Kinabalu and London?
Right now Kota Kinabalu 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 Kinabalu and New York?
Right now Kota Kinabalu 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.