Current Time in Kota Kinabalu
About Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu is located in Malaysia, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 500,421. It runs on Asia/Kuching time, currently UTC+8:00 relative to UTC. Kota Kinabalu does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryMalaysia
- Population500,421
- Latitude5.9749°
- Longitude116.0724°
- Time zoneAsia/Kuching
- Current UTC offsetUTC+8:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Kota Kinabalu Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Kota Kinabalu's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Kota Kinabalu
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Daylight Saving Time
Kota Kinabalu 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 Kota Kinabalu
What time zone is Kota Kinabalu in?
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia uses the Asia/Kuching time zone. It is currently on UTC+8:00. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Kota Kinabalu observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Kota Kinabalu 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 Kota Kinabalu today?
The sun rises at 6:02 AM and sets at 6:03 PM in Kota Kinabalu today, giving 12h 1m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Kota Kinabalu and New York City?
New York City is 12 hours behind Kota Kinabalu right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Kota Kinabalu?
Kota Kinabalu is currently UTC+8:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.