Current time in Kuching, Malaysia
- Time zone
- Malaysia Time
- UTC offset
- UTC+8
- Daylight saving
- Not used
- Sunrise · Sunset today
- 6:21 AM · 6:24 PM
- IANA zone
- Asia/Kuching
- Coordinates
- 1.55° N, 110.33° E
Time difference from Kuching
| Place | Difference | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | Kuching is 8 hours ahead | 12:31 AM |
| London | Kuching is 8 hours ahead | 12:31 AM |
| New York | Kuching is 13 hours ahead | 7:31 PM |
| Los Angeles | Kuching is 16 hours ahead | 4:31 PM |
| Dubai | Kuching is 4 hours ahead | 4:31 AM |
| Manila | Same time | 8:31 AM |
| Tokyo | Kuching is 1 hour behind | 9:31 AM |
| Sydney | Kuching is 3 hours behind | 11:31 AM |
Kuching time zone: questions
What time zone is Kuching in?
Kuching, Malaysia uses Malaysia Time, which is UTC+8 right now. Its IANA time zone ID is Asia/Kuching.
Does Kuching use daylight saving time?
No. Kuching stays on Malaysia Time (UTC+8) all year and does not change its clocks.
What is the time difference between Kuching and UTC?
Kuching is 8 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+8).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kuching today?
On Thursday, November 12, 2026, the sun rises in Kuching at 6:21 AM and sets at 6:24 PM, giving 12 hours 3 minutes of daylight.
What are normal business hours in Kuching?
Most offices in Kuching open from about 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time, Monday to Friday. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday. Some states, including Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah and Johor, work Sunday to Thursday instead.
Business hours in Kuching
Office hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Work week
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend
- Saturday and Sunday
- Typical office hours
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time
- Office hours in your time
- —
- Next public holiday
- Christmas Day, Fri, Dec 25
Some states, including Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah and Johor, work Sunday to Thursday instead.
Hours are typical and vary by business. Public holidays are not included. Business hours around the world →
More places in Malaysia
- Kuala Lumpur 8:31 AM
- Penang 8:31 AM
Other places on UTC+8 right now
- Manila 8:31 AM
- Beijing 8:31 AM
- Shanghai 8:31 AM
- Kuala Lumpur 8:31 AM
- Bali 8:31 AM
- Taipei 8:31 AM
- Perth 8:31 AM
- Cebu City 8:31 AM
- Davao City 8:31 AM
- Quezon City 8:31 AM
- Shenzhen 8:31 AM
- Guangzhou 8:31 AM
Current time in popular cities
- London 12:31 AM
- New York 7:31 PM
- Tokyo 9:31 AM
- Los Angeles 4:31 PM
- Paris 1:31 AM
- Dubai 4:31 AM
- Manila 8:31 AM
- Sydney 11:31 AM
- Chicago 6:31 PM
- Seoul 9:31 AM
- Toronto 7:31 PM
- Washington, D.C. 7:31 PM
- Beijing 8:31 AM
- Berlin 1:31 AM
- San Francisco 4:31 PM
- Shanghai 8:31 AM
- Bangkok 7:31 AM
- Delhi 6:01 AM
- Moscow 3:31 AM
- Mumbai 6:01 AM
- Rome 1:31 AM
- Amsterdam 1:31 AM
- Istanbul 3:31 AM
- Las Vegas 4:31 PM