Current local time in Tawau, Malaysia
UTC+08:00 · UTC+08:00 · Malaysia Time
About Tawau
Tawau, Sabah, Malaysia uses the Malaysia Time time zone (Asia/Kuching), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 306,462.
| Country: | Malaysia |
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| State / region: | Sabah |
| Coordinates: | 4°15′N / 117°53′E |
| Population: | 306,462 |
| Currency: | Malaysian ringgit (MYR) |
| Languages: | English, Malay |
| Country calling code: | +60 |
Time zone in Tawau
| 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
Tawau does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Tawau today
| Sunrise: | 05:52 |
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| Sunset: | 17:53 |
| Solar noon: | 11:52 |
| Day length: | 12h 00m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:31 – 18:14 |
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 Tawau
- London+7 hTawau is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hTawau is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hTawau is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Tawau time
What time zone is Tawau in?
Tawau uses the IANA time zone Asia/Kuching (Malaysia Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Tawau observe daylight saving time?
Tawau does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Tawau and London?
Right now Tawau 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 Tawau and New York?
Right now Tawau 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.