Current local time in Sandakan, Malaysia
UTC+08:00 · UTC+08:00 · Malaysia Time
About Sandakan
Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia uses the Malaysia Time time zone (Asia/Kuching), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 392,288.
| Country: | Malaysia |
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| State / region: | Sabah |
| Coordinates: | 5°50′N / 118°07′E |
| Population: | 392,288 |
| Currency: | Malaysian ringgit (MYR) |
| Languages: | English, Malay |
| Country calling code: | +60 |
Time zone in Sandakan
| 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
Sandakan does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Sandakan today
| Sunrise: | 05:53 |
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| Sunset: | 17:50 |
| Solar noon: | 11:52 |
| Day length: | 11h 57m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:32 – 18:12 |
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 Sandakan
- London+7 hSandakan is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hSandakan is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hSandakan is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Sandakan time
What time zone is Sandakan in?
Sandakan uses the IANA time zone Asia/Kuching (Malaysia Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Sandakan observe daylight saving time?
Sandakan does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Sandakan and London?
Right now Sandakan 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 Sandakan and New York?
Right now Sandakan 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.