Current Time in Kuching, Malaysia

Kuching is on Malaysia Time – SGT (UTC+8) right now. Kuching does not observe daylight saving time.

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Asia/Kuching

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Time zone of Kuching

Time zoneMalaysia Time
AbbreviationSGT
UTC offsetUTC+8
IANA time zone idAsia/Kuching
Daylight saving timeNot observed

Time difference between Kuching 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 Kuching

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

Kuching time FAQ

What time is it in Kuching right now?

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

What time zone is Kuching in?

Kuching is in Malaysia Time, abbreviated SGT, UTC+8. Its IANA time zone id is Asia/Kuching.

Does Kuching observe daylight saving time?

No. Kuching stays on UTC+8 all year.

What is the time difference between Kuching and New York?

New York is 13 hours behind Kuching.

Other cities in Malaysia

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