Malaysia · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Penang, Malaysia is in the Asia/Kuala Lumpur 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 Penang's time against major cities around the world, and check Malaysia's public holidays.
Penang vs the World
Current time difference between Penang, Malaysia and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Penang |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 9:58 AM | UTC−4 | 12h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:58 PM | UTC+1 | 7h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:58 PM | UTC+4 | 4h ahead of |
| MumbaiIndia | 7:28 PM | UTC+5:30 | 2h 30m ahead of |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:58 PM | UTC+8 | Same time |
| TokyoJapan | 10:58 PM | UTC+9 | 1h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:58 PM | UTC+10 | 2h behind |
Business Hours in Penang (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Penang, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Penang | 5:00 PM in Penang |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Penang in?
Penang, Malaysia is in the Asia/Kuala Lumpur time zone (UTC+08:00) and does not observe daylight saving time.
What time is it in Penang right now?
The current local time in Penang is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows Penang's time against major cities worldwide.
Does Penang observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Penang does not observe daylight saving time, so the local time stays the same all year round.
What is Penang's UTC / GMT offset?
Penang is in Asia/Kuala Lumpur (UTC+08:00).
What is the time difference between Penang and India?
Penang (UTC+08:00) is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of India (IST, UTC+5:30).
What is the time difference between Penang and New York?
Penang (UTC+08:00) is 12 hours ahead of New York (US Eastern Time).
What is Penang's airport code?
Penang's main airport is PEN — the IATA code many people use when searching for Penang time.