Current local time in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
The live clock above shows the time in Bandar Seri Begawan. Bandar Seri Begawan is in the Asia/Brunei time zone, UTC+8 right now.
| Country | Brunei |
|---|---|
| Region | Brunei and Muara |
| Population | about 218,000 |
| Coordinates | 4.88° N, 114.93° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Brunei |
| Abbreviation | UTC+8 |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Bandar Seri Begawan doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+8 all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:24 AM | 6:31 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:09 AM | 6:34 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| September equinox | 6:09 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:22 AM | 6:13 PM | 11 h 50 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Bandar Seri Begawan at about 12:29 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 20 minutes ahead of the sun, because Bandar Seri Begawan sits at 114.9° E, while its time zone is centred on 120.0° E.
Bandar Seri Begawan time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Bandar Seri Begawan |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 hours behind in Jan, 12 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 16 hours behind in Jan, 15 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 8 hours behind in Jan, 7 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 7 hours behind in Jan, 6 hours behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 4 hours behind | |
| Mumbai | 2.5 hours behind | |
| Shanghai | same time | |
| Tokyo | 1 hour ahead | |
| Sydney | 3 hours ahead in Jan, 2 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Bandar Seri Begawan |
|---|---|---|
| Miri, Malaysia | 118 km (73 mi) | same time |
| Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia | 178 km (111 mi) | same time |
| Bintulu, Malaysia | 284 km (177 mi) | same time |
| Tawau, Malaysia | 335 km (208 mi) | same time |
| Tarakan, Indonesia | 347 km (216 mi) | same time |
| Sandakan, Malaysia | 367 km (228 mi) | same time |
| Sibu, Malaysia | 447 km (278 mi) | same time |
| Bontang, Indonesia | 600 km (373 mi) | same time |
Questions people ask
What time zone is Bandar Seri Begawan in?
Bandar Seri Begawan is in the Asia/Brunei time zone, UTC+8, all year.
Does Bandar Seri Begawan have daylight saving time?
Bandar Seri Begawan doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+8 all year.
Why isn't noon in Bandar Seri Begawan when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Bandar Seri Begawan's clocks follow a zone centred on 120.0° E, so on standard time they run about 20 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).