Current Time in Sibu, Malaysia 🇲🇾
The current local time in Sibu, Malaysia is 20:46:24 (+08) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. Sibu is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 198,239. The sun rises at about 06:29 and sets at 18:44 today (12h 15m of daylight).
- Sunrise 06:29
- Sunset 18:44
- 12h 15m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Sibu
Sibu, Malaysia keeps +08 (UTC+08:00). Sibu does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 06:29 and sets at about 18:44 local time, giving Sibu 12h 15m of daylight.
Right now it is 20:46 on Tuesday in Sibu (UTC+08:00). When it is 20:46 here, it is 08:46 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 Sibu
- Use the Asia/Kuching 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 Sibu to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 08:46 Tue | 12h behind |
| Los Angeles | 05:46 Tue | 15h behind |
| London | 13:46 Tue | 7h behind |
| Paris | 14:46 Tue | 6h behind |
| Dubai | 16:46 Tue | 4h behind |
| Mumbai | 18:16 Tue | 2.5h behind |
| Singapore | 20:46 Tue | same time |
| Tokyo | 21:46 Tue | 1h ahead |
| Sydney | 22:46 Tue | 2h ahead |
Best next checks from Sibu
Compare Sibu 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 Sibu
For a normal business-hours call, 16:00-17:00 in Sibu overlaps with 09:00-10:00 in London.
| Compare with | Sibu 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.
Sibu time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Sibu in?
Sibu uses +08 (UTC+08:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Sibu observe daylight saving time?
No - Sibu keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Sibu today?
Today the sun rises around 06:29 and sets around 18:44 in Sibu, about 12h 15m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Sibu and other cities?
When it is 20:46 in Sibu, it is 08:46 in New York (12h behind). See the table above for Sibu's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Sibu
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Asia/Kuching IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Malaysia time page.
Local entity signals for Sibu
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 Sibu.
| Country | Malaysia |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Asia/Kuching (UTC+08:00) |
| Coordinates | 2.3, 111.82 |
| Population signal | About 198,239 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 06:29, sunset 18:44, 12h 15m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Asia/Kuching 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: 2.3° N, 111.82° E
Population: 198,239
Country: 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Timezone: GMT+8
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌