Current local time in Kuching, Malaysia
The live clock above shows the time in Kuching. Kuching is in the Asia/Kuching time zone, UTC+8 right now.
| Country | Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Region | Sarawak |
| Population | about 538,000 |
| Coordinates | 1.53° N, 110.33° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Kuching |
| Abbreviation | UTC+8 |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Kuching 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 | 6:43 AM | 6:49 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:34 AM | 6:46 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| September equinox | 6:28 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:35 AM | 6:37 PM | 12 h 1 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Kuching at about 12:47 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 39 minutes ahead of the sun, because Kuching sits at 110.3° E, while its time zone is centred on 120.0° E.
Kuching time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Kuching |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Kuching |
|---|---|---|
| Singkawang, Indonesia | 167 km (103 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Sibu | 189 km (117 mi) | same time |
| Pontianak, Indonesia | 207 km (128 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Bintulu | 351 km (218 mi) | same time |
| Miri | 516 km (321 mi) | same time |
| Palangkaraya, Indonesia | 576 km (358 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei | 633 km (393 mi) | same time |
| Tanjungpinang, Indonesia | 655 km (407 mi) | 1 hour behind |
Other cities in Malaysia
- George Town
- Kuala Lumpur
- Kelang
- Johor Bahru
- Ipoh
- Malacca
- Kota Kinabalu
- Shah Alam
- Butterworth
- Kota Baharu
- Sandakan
- Seremban
- Kuantan
- Kuala Terengganu
- Tawau
- Sungai Petani
- Alor Setar
- Taiping
Questions people ask
What time zone is Kuching in?
Kuching is in the Asia/Kuching time zone, UTC+8, all year.
Does Kuching have daylight saving time?
Kuching doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+8 all year.
Why isn't noon in Kuching when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Kuching's clocks follow a zone centred on 120.0° E, so on standard time they run about 39 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).