What time is it in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Sun: ↑ 06:01 ↓ 17:59 (11 h 58 m)
Time Zone
Malaysia Time
UTC Offset
UTC+8:00
DST Status
Not active
Abbreviation
+08
Sunrise
6:01:26 AM
Sunset
5:59:39 PM
Day Length
11 h 58 m
Population
500,421
Latitude
5.9749° N
Longitude
116.0724° E
Coordinates
5.9749° N, 116.0724° E
Time difference from Kota Kinabalu
| Los Angeles | − 15 hours |
|---|---|
| Chicago | − 13 hours |
| New York City | − 12 hours |
| Toronto | − 12 hours |
| São Paulo | − 11 hours |
| London | − 7 hours |
| Lagos | − 7 hours |
| Paris | − 6 hours |
| Johannesburg | − 6 hours |
| Zürich | − 6 hours |
| Cairo | − 5 hours |
| Istanbul | − 5 hours |
| Moscow | − 5 hours |
| Dubai | − 4 hours |
| Mumbai | − 3 hours 30 minutes |
| Hong Kong | 0 |
| Singapore | 0 |
| Shanghai | 0 |
| Tokyo | + 1 hours |
| Sydney | + 3 hours |
Local time in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia follows Malaysia Time (UTCUTC+8:00). This page shows the live local time and date, daylight length, and how Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia lines up with other places in Malaysia. The clock follows daylight saving when this time zone uses it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Kota Kinabalu?
The current local time in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia is 8:26:52 AM on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
What time zone is Kota Kinabalu in?
Kota Kinabalu uses the Malaysia Time time zone (UTC+8:00). Not active.
What is the UTC offset for Kota Kinabalu?
Kota Kinabalu is UTC+8:00 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What are the coordinates of Kota Kinabalu?
Kota Kinabalu is located at 5.9749° N, 116.0724° E (latitude 5.9749° N, longitude 116.0724° E).
