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Current local time in George Town, Malaysia

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UTC+08:00 · UTC+08:00 · Malaysia Time

About George Town

George Town, Penang, Malaysia uses the Malaysia Time time zone (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 300,000.

Country:Malaysia
State / region:Penang
Coordinates:5°25′N / 100°20′E
Population:300,000
Currency:Malaysian ringgit (MYR)
Languages:English, Malay
Country calling code:+60

Time zone in George Town

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

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

Sunrise and sunset in George Town today

Sunrise:07:03
Sunset:19:02
Solar noon:13:03
Day length:11h 58m
Civil twilight:06:42 – 19:23

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 George Town

  • London+7 hGeorge Town is 7 hours ahead of London
  • New York+12 hGeorge Town is 12 hours ahead of New York
  • Abuja+7 hGeorge Town is 7 hours ahead of Abuja

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Frequently asked questions about George Town time

What time zone is George Town in?
George Town uses the IANA time zone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (Malaysia Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does George Town observe daylight saving time?
George Town does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between George Town and London?
Right now George Town 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 George Town and New York?
Right now George Town 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.