Malaysia · Asia/Kuching
Kuching, 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 Kuching's time against major cities around the world, and check Malaysia's public holidays.
Kuching vs the World
Current time difference between Kuching, Malaysia and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Kuching |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 10:42 AM | UTC−4 | 12h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 3:42 PM | UTC+1 | 7h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 6:42 PM | UTC+4 | 4h ahead of |
| MumbaiIndia | 8:12 PM | UTC+5:30 | 2h 30m ahead of |
| SingaporeSingapore | 10:42 PM | UTC+8 | Same time |
| TokyoJapan | 11:42 PM | UTC+9 | 1h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 12:42 AM | UTC+10 | 2h behind |
Business Hours in Kuching (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Kuching, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Kuching | 5:00 PM in Kuching |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Kuching in?
Kuching, Malaysia is in the Asia/Kuching time zone (UTC+08:00) and does not observe daylight saving time.
What time is it in Kuching right now?
The current local time in Kuching is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows Kuching's time against major cities worldwide.
Does Kuching observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Kuching does not observe daylight saving time, so the local time stays the same all year round.
What is Kuching's UTC / GMT offset?
Kuching is in Asia/Kuching (UTC+08:00).
What is the time difference between Kuching and India?
Kuching (UTC+08:00) is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of India (IST, UTC+5:30).
What is the time difference between Kuching and New York?
Kuching (UTC+08:00) is 12 hours ahead of New York (US Eastern Time).
What is Kuching's airport code?
Kuching's main airport is KCH — the IATA code many people use when searching for Kuching time.