Current local time in Kuching, Malaysia
UTC+08:00 · UTC+08:00 · Malaysia Time
About Kuching
Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia uses the Malaysia Time time zone (Asia/Kuching), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 570,407.
| Country: | Malaysia |
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| State / region: | Sarawak |
| Coordinates: | 1°33′N / 110°20′E |
| Population: | 570,407 |
| Currency: | Malaysian ringgit (MYR) |
| Languages: | English, Malay |
| Country calling code: | +60 |
Time zone in Kuching
| 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
Kuching does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Kuching today
| Sunrise: | 06:20 |
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| Sunset: | 18:25 |
| Solar noon: | 12:23 |
| Day length: | 12h 04m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:59 – 18:46 |
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 Kuching
- London+7 hKuching is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hKuching is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hKuching is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Kuching time
What time zone is Kuching in?
Kuching uses the IANA time zone Asia/Kuching (Malaysia Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Kuching observe daylight saving time?
Kuching does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Kuching and London?
Right now Kuching 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 Kuching and New York?
Right now Kuching 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.