Current Time in Kuantan, Malaysia 🇲🇾
The current local time in Kuantan, Malaysia is 21:23:02 (+08) on Monday, 20 July 2026. Kuantan is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 548,014. The sun rises at about 07:04 and sets at 19:22 today (12h 18m of daylight).
- Sunrise 07:04
- Sunset 19:22
- 12h 18m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Kuantan
Kuantan, Malaysia keeps +08 (UTC+08:00). Kuantan does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 07:04 and sets at about 19:22 local time, giving Kuantan 12h 18m of daylight.
Right now it is 21:23 on Monday in Kuantan (UTC+08:00). When it is 21:23 here, it is 09:23 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 Kuantan
- 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 Kuantan to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 09:23 Mon | 12h behind |
| Los Angeles | 06:23 Mon | 15h behind |
| London | 14:23 Mon | 7h behind |
| Paris | 15:23 Mon | 6h behind |
| Dubai | 17:23 Mon | 4h behind |
| Mumbai | 18:53 Mon | 2.5h behind |
| Singapore | 21:23 Mon | same time |
| Tokyo | 22:23 Mon | 1h ahead |
| Sydney | 23:23 Mon | 2h ahead |
Best next checks from Kuantan
Compare Kuantan 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 Kuantan
For a normal business-hours call, 16:00-17:00 in Kuantan overlaps with 09:00-10:00 in London.
| Compare with | Kuantan 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.
Kuantan time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kuantan in?
Kuantan uses +08 (UTC+08:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Kuantan observe daylight saving time?
No - Kuantan keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Kuantan today?
Today the sun rises around 07:04 and sets around 19:22 in Kuantan, about 12h 18m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Kuantan and other cities?
When it is 21:23 in Kuantan, it is 09:23 in New York (12h behind). See the table above for Kuantan's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Kuantan
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 Kuantan
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 Kuantan.
| Country | Malaysia |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (UTC+08:00) |
| Coordinates | 3.81, 103.33 |
| Population signal | About 548,014 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 07:04, sunset 19:22, 12h 18m 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: 3.81° N, 103.33° E
Population: 548,014
Country: 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Timezone: GMT+8
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌