TimeToZone

Current Time in George Town, Malaysia

George Town is on Singapore Standard Time – SGT (UTC+8) right now. George Town does not observe daylight saving time.

--:--:--
  · George Town
Asia/Singapore

Convert George Town time

George Townfrom
George Town, Malaysia
--:--
 
EST
Eastern Standard Time
--:--
 

Time zone of George Town

Time zoneSingapore Standard Time
AbbreviationSGT
UTC offsetUTC+8
IANA time zone idAsia/Singapore
Daylight saving timeNot observed

Time difference between George Town and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New York13 hours behind--:--
Los Angeles16 hours behind--:--
London8 hours behind--:--
Paris7 hours behind--:--
Dubai4 hours behind--:--
India2 hours 30 minutes behind--:--
ManilaSame time--:--
Tokyo1 hour ahead--:--
Sydney3 hours ahead--:--
Toronto13 hours behind--:--

Daylight saving time in George Town

George Town does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+8 all year, so conversions never shift.

George Town time FAQ

What time is it in George Town right now?

George Town is on SGT (UTC+8). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in George Town, updated every second.

What time zone is George Town in?

George Town is in Singapore Standard Time, abbreviated SGT, UTC+8. Its IANA time zone id is Asia/Singapore.

Does George Town observe daylight saving time?

No. George Town stays on UTC+8 all year.

What is the time difference between George Town and New York?

New York is 13 hours behind George Town.

Other cities in Malaysia

Kuala LumpurKelangJohor BahruIpohMalaccaKuchingKota KinabaluShah AlamButterworthKota BaharuSandakanSeremban

Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.