Sunrise
06:01
LOCAL TIME IN KOTA KINABALU
Current time in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
It is 7:51 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026 in Kota Kinabalu. Kota Kinabalu is in the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone, UTC+08:00, and is 7 hours ahead of London.
UTC+08:00No daylight savingCalling code +60
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Kota Kinabalu
19:51:41
Thursday, 15 October 2026
EveningUTC+08:00
82% of the day in Kota Kinabalu has passed
A little moment in Kota KinabaluSunrise and sunset in Kota Kinabalu today
Local times for 15 October 2026. Calculated from the city’s coordinates.
☾ The sun is down. It rises at 06:01.
Solar noon
12:01
Sunset
18:01
Day length
11h 59m
Kota Kinabalu time zone facts
Everything you need before you call, travel or plan a meeting.
Time zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Abbreviation: UTC+08:00UTC offset now
UTC+08:00
UTC is the shared world time reference.Daylight saving
Not used
No clock change in the next 12 months.Calling code
+60
International dialling code for Malaysia.Coordinates
5.98°N, 116.07°E
Used for sunrise and sunset times.Country
AsiaTime in other cities in Malaysia
All of these cities share the same local time.
Kota Kinabalu time difference with world cities
How far ahead or behind Kota Kinabalu is right now.
| City | Time now | Difference from Kota Kinabalu |
|---|---|---|
| Time in London | 12:51:41 | Kota Kinabalu is 7 hours ahead |
| Time in New York | 07:51:41 | Kota Kinabalu is 12 hours ahead |
| Time in Los Angeles | 04:51:41 | Kota Kinabalu is 15 hours ahead |
| Time in Dubai | 15:51:41 | Kota Kinabalu is 4 hours ahead |
| Time in New Delhi | 17:21:41 | Kota Kinabalu is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| Time in Singapore | 19:51:41 | Kota Kinabalu is same time |
| Time in Tokyo | 20:51:41 | Kota Kinabalu is 1 hour behind |
| Time in Sydney | 22:51:41 | Kota Kinabalu is 3 hours behind |
| UTC | 11:51:41 | Kota Kinabalu is 8 hours ahead |
Best time to call Kota Kinabalu
Office hours of 9 am to 5 pm in Kota Kinabalu today look like this elsewhere.
London02:00 – 10:00Thu 15 Oct
New York21:00 – 05:00Wed 14 Oct
Dubai05:00 – 13:00Thu 15 Oct
Sydney12:00 – 20:00Thu 15 Oct
Questions about time in Kota Kinabalu
What time is it in Kota Kinabalu now?
The current time in Kota Kinabalu is 7:51 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026 (UTC+08:00). The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
What time zone is Kota Kinabalu in?
Kota Kinabalu uses the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone (UTC+08:00). The current UTC offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Kota Kinabalu observe daylight saving time?
No. Kota Kinabalu does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Kota Kinabalu and London?
Kota Kinabalu is 7 hours ahead of London right now. Differences can change when either place changes its clocks.
What is the time difference between Kota Kinabalu and New York?
Kota Kinabalu is 12 hours ahead of New York right now.
What is the country calling code for Malaysia?
The international calling code for Malaysia is +60. Before calling, check that it is a good local time: weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm are a helpful starting point.
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