Current Time in George Town
About George Town
George Town is located in Malaysia, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 158,336. It runs on Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time, currently UTC+8:00 relative to UTC. George Town does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryMalaysia
- Population158,336
- Latitude5.4112°
- Longitude100.3354°
- Time zoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Current UTC offsetUTC+8:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in George Town Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from George Town's own coordinates.
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Seasons in George Town
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Daylight Saving Time
George Town does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC+8:00 year-round.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in George Town
What time zone is George Town in?
George Town, Malaysia uses the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone. It is currently on UTC+8:00. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does George Town observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. George Town does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so it stays on UTC+8:00 all year round and never changes its clocks.
What time is sunrise and sunset in George Town today?
The sun rises at 7:04 AM and sets at 7:06 PM in George Town today, giving 12h 1m of daylight.
What is the time difference between George Town and New York City?
New York City is 12 hours behind George Town right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for George Town?
George Town is currently UTC+8:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.