Current Time in Tawau, Malaysia

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

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Asia/Kuching

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Time zone of Tawau

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

Time difference between Tawau 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 Tawau

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

Tawau time FAQ

What time is it in Tawau right now?

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

What time zone is Tawau in?

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

Does Tawau observe daylight saving time?

No. Tawau stays on UTC+8 all year.

What is the time difference between Tawau and New York?

New York is 13 hours behind Tawau.

Other cities in Malaysia

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