Malaysia · Asia/Kuching
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia is in the Asia/Kuching time zone (UTC+08:00) and does not observe daylight saving time (DST). The current local time is shown live above. Use the comparison table below to see Kota Kinabalu's time against major cities around the world, and check Malaysia's public holidays.
Kota Kinabalu vs the World
Current time difference between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Kota Kinabalu |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 10:45 AM | UTC−4 | 12h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 3:45 PM | UTC+1 | 7h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 6:45 PM | UTC+4 | 4h ahead of |
| MumbaiIndia | 8:15 PM | UTC+5:30 | 2h 30m ahead of |
| SingaporeSingapore | 10:45 PM | UTC+8 | Same time |
| TokyoJapan | 11:45 PM | UTC+9 | 1h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 12:45 AM | UTC+10 | 2h behind |
Business Hours in Kota Kinabalu (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Kota Kinabalu, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Kota Kinabalu | 5:00 PM in Kota Kinabalu |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| London | 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| Dubai | 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 6:30 AM | 2:30 PM |
| Singapore | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Sydney | 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Public Holidays in Malaysia
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | — | public |
| Feb 10 | Chinese New Year | — | public |
| Apr 10 | Hari Raya Puasa | — | public |
| May 1 | Labour Day | — | public |
| May 22 | Wesak Day | — | public |
| Jun 3 | Agong's Birthday | — | public |
| Jun 17 | Hari Raya Haji | — | public |
| Aug 31 | National Day | Hari Merdeka | public |
| Sep 16 | Malaysia Day | — | public |
| Oct 31 | Deepavali | — | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | — | public |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Kota Kinabalu in?
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia is in the Asia/Kuching time zone (UTC+08:00) and does not observe daylight saving time.
What time is it in Kota Kinabalu right now?
The current local time in Kota Kinabalu is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows Kota Kinabalu's time against major cities worldwide.
Does Kota Kinabalu observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Kota Kinabalu does not observe daylight saving time, so the local time stays the same all year round.
What is Kota Kinabalu's UTC / GMT offset?
Kota Kinabalu is in Asia/Kuching (UTC+08:00).
What is the time difference between Kota Kinabalu and India?
Kota Kinabalu (UTC+08:00) is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of India (IST, UTC+5:30).
What is the time difference between Kota Kinabalu and New York?
Kota Kinabalu (UTC+08:00) is 12 hours ahead of New York (US Eastern Time).
What is Kota Kinabalu's airport code?
Kota Kinabalu's main airport is BKI — the IATA code many people use when searching for Kota Kinabalu time.