Current time in Penang, Malaysia
- Time zone
- Malaysia Time
- UTC offset
- UTC+8
- Daylight saving
- Not used
- Sunrise · Sunset today
- 7:06 AM · 6:59 PM
- IANA zone
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Coordinates
- 5.41° N, 100.33° E
Time difference from Penang
| Place | Difference | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | Penang is 8 hours ahead | 12:30 AM |
| London | Penang is 8 hours ahead | 12:30 AM |
| New York | Penang is 13 hours ahead | 7:30 PM |
| Los Angeles | Penang is 16 hours ahead | 4:30 PM |
| Dubai | Penang is 4 hours ahead | 4:30 AM |
| Manila | Same time | 8:30 AM |
| Tokyo | Penang is 1 hour behind | 9:30 AM |
| Sydney | Penang is 3 hours behind | 11:30 AM |
Penang time zone: questions
What time zone is Penang in?
Penang, Malaysia uses Malaysia Time, which is UTC+8 right now. Its IANA time zone ID is Asia/Kuala_Lumpur.
Does Penang use daylight saving time?
No. Penang stays on Malaysia Time (UTC+8) all year and does not change its clocks.
What is the time difference between Penang and UTC?
Penang is 8 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+8).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Penang today?
On Thursday, November 12, 2026, the sun rises in Penang at 7:06 AM and sets at 6:59 PM, giving 11 hours 53 minutes of daylight.
What are normal business hours in Penang?
Most offices in Penang 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 Penang
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 8:30 AM
- Kuching 8:30 AM
Other places on UTC+8 right now
- Manila 8:30 AM
- Beijing 8:30 AM
- Shanghai 8:30 AM
- Kuala Lumpur 8:30 AM
- Bali 8:30 AM
- Taipei 8:30 AM
- Perth 8:30 AM
- Cebu City 8:30 AM
- Davao City 8:30 AM
- Quezon City 8:30 AM
- Shenzhen 8:30 AM
- Guangzhou 8:30 AM
Current time in popular cities
- London 12:30 AM
- New York 7:30 PM
- Tokyo 9:30 AM
- Los Angeles 4:30 PM
- Paris 1:30 AM
- Dubai 4:30 AM
- Manila 8:30 AM
- Sydney 11:30 AM
- Chicago 6:30 PM
- Seoul 9:30 AM
- Toronto 7:30 PM
- Washington, D.C. 7:30 PM
- Beijing 8:30 AM
- Berlin 1:30 AM
- San Francisco 4:30 PM
- Shanghai 8:30 AM
- Bangkok 7:30 AM
- Delhi 6:00 AM
- Moscow 3:30 AM
- Mumbai 6:00 AM
- Rome 1:30 AM
- Amsterdam 1:30 AM
- Istanbul 3:30 AM
- Las Vegas 4:30 PM