Current Time in Johor Bahru, Malaysia 🇲🇾
The current local time in Johor Bahru, Malaysia is 21:24:48 (+08) on Monday, 20 July 2026. Johor Bahru is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 858,118. The sun rises at about 07:05 and sets at 19:17 today (12h 12m of daylight).
- Sunrise 07:05
- Sunset 19:17
- 12h 12m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru, Malaysia keeps +08 (UTC+08:00). Johor Bahru does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 07:05 and sets at about 19:17 local time, giving Johor Bahru 12h 12m of daylight.
Right now it is 21:24 on Monday in Johor Bahru (UTC+08:00). When it is 21:24 here, it is 09:24 in New York (12h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Johor Bahru
- Use the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Johor Bahru to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 09:24 Mon | 12h behind |
| Los Angeles | 06:24 Mon | 15h behind |
| London | 14:24 Mon | 7h behind |
| Paris | 15:24 Mon | 6h behind |
| Dubai | 17:24 Mon | 4h behind |
| Mumbai | 18:54 Mon | 2.5h behind |
| Singapore | 21:24 Mon | same time |
| Tokyo | 22:24 Mon | 1h ahead |
| Sydney | 23:24 Mon | 2h ahead |
Best next checks from Johor Bahru
Compare Johor Bahru with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Malaysia.
Business-hours overlap from Johor Bahru
For a normal business-hours call, 16:00-17:00 in Johor Bahru overlaps with 09:00-10:00 in London.
| Compare with | Johor Bahru time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | 16:00-17:00 | 09:00-10:00 | 1 hour |
| Paris | 15:00-17:00 | 09:00-11:00 | 2 hours |
| Dubai | 13:00-17:00 | 09:00-13:00 | 4 hours |
| Mumbai | 11:30-17:00 | 09:00-14:30 | 5.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Johor Bahru time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Johor Bahru in?
Johor Bahru uses +08 (UTC+08:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Johor Bahru observe daylight saving time?
No - Johor Bahru keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Johor Bahru today?
Today the sun rises around 07:05 and sets around 19:17 in Johor Bahru, about 12h 12m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Johor Bahru and other cities?
When it is 21:24 in Johor Bahru, it is 09:24 in New York (12h behind). See the table above for Johor Bahru's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Johor Bahru
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Malaysia time page.
Local entity signals for Johor Bahru
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Johor Bahru.
| Country | Malaysia |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (UTC+08:00) |
| Coordinates | 1.47, 103.76 |
| Population signal | About 858,118 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 07:05, sunset 19:17, 12h 12m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time-zone page for rules, the Malaysia country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 1.47° N, 103.76° E
Population: 858,118
Country: 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Timezone: GMT+8
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌