Current Time in Tawau, Malaysia 🇲🇾
The current local time in Tawau, Malaysia is 02:25:39 (+08) on Saturday, 31 October 2026. Tawau is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 372,615. The sun rises at about 05:53 and sets at 17:51 today (11h 58m of daylight).
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 17:51
- 11h 58m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Tawau
Tawau, Malaysia keeps +08 (UTC+08:00). Tawau does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 05:53 and sets at about 17:51 local time, giving Tawau 11h 58m of daylight.
Right now it is 02:25 on Saturday in Tawau (UTC+08:00). When it is 02:25 here, it is 14:25 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 Tawau
- 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 Tawau to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14:25 Fri | 12h behind |
| Los Angeles | 11:25 Fri | 15h behind |
| London | 18:25 Fri | 8h behind |
| Paris | 19:25 Fri | 7h behind |
| Dubai | 22:25 Fri | 4h behind |
| Mumbai | 23:55 Fri | 2.5h behind |
| Singapore | 02:25 Sat | same time |
| Tokyo | 03:25 Sat | 1h ahead |
| Sydney | 05:25 Sat | 3h ahead |
Best next checks from Tawau
Compare Tawau 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 Tawau
For a normal business-hours call, 16:00-17:00 in Tawau overlaps with 09:00-10:00 in Paris.
| Compare with | Tawau time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| Paris | 16:00-17:00 | 09:00-10:00 | 1 hour |
| 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.
Tawau time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Tawau in?
Tawau uses +08 (UTC+08:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Tawau observe daylight saving time?
No - Tawau keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Tawau today?
Today the sun rises around 05:53 and sets around 17:51 in Tawau, about 11h 58m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Tawau and other cities?
When it is 02:25 in Tawau, it is 14:25 in New York (12h behind). See the table above for Tawau's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Tawau
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.
Location and time-zone details for Tawau
These details identify the place behind the clock: its country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and current daylight-saving context.
| Country | Malaysia |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Asia/Kuching (UTC+08:00) |
| Coordinates | 4.24, 117.89 |
| Population signal | About 372,615 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 05:53, sunset 17:51, 11h 58m 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: 4.24° N, 117.89° E
Population: 372,615
Country: 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Timezone: GMT+8
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌