Bandar Seri Begawan runs on UTC+8 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Bandar Seri Begawan and your time
Bandar Seri Begawan at a glance
| Country | Brunei |
|---|---|
| Region | Brunei-Muara District |
| Capital of | Brunei |
| Time zone | Asia/Brunei |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 4.89° N, 114.94° E |
Time zone in Bandar Seri Begawan
The clocks in Bandar Seri Begawan follow Asia/Brunei and keep UTC+8 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
Bandar Seri Begawan is the capital, and all of Brunei keeps this time.
Clock changes in Bandar Seri Begawan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Bandar Seri Begawan for 2026 or 2027.
Bandar Seri Begawan time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Bandar Seri Begawan: the clock reads 8:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 12:00 PM in Sydney and 5:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 13 h behind | 13 h behind | 12 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 16 h behind | 16 h behind | 15 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 6 h behind | 1 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 5 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
Bandar Seri Begawan never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Bandar Seri Begawan
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Being in the tropics, Bandar Seri Begawan sees little change in day length: the longest day (12 hours 24 minutes) is only 33 minutes longer than the shortest (11 hours 51 minutes). Sunrise stays between 6:05 AM and 6:36 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Bandar Seri Begawan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:25 AM | 6:31 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:10 AM | 6:34 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:09 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:23 AM | 6:14 PM | 11 h 51 min |
Clock time and sun time in Bandar Seri Begawan
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Bandar Seri Begawan: solar noon falls at about 12:20 PM on standard time.
Cities near Bandar Seri Begawan
All the places listed below keep the same time as Bandar Seri Begawan.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miri (Malaysia) | 118 km (74 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | 174 km (108 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bintulu (Malaysia) | 285 km (177 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Bandar Seri Begawan in?
Bandar Seri Begawan uses the Asia/Brunei time zone, which is UTC+8 all year.
Does Bandar Seri Begawan use daylight saving time?
No. Bandar Seri Begawan stays on UTC+8 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Bandar Seri Begawan and New York?
Bandar Seri Begawan is 13 hours ahead of New York in January and 12 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Bandar Seri Begawan does not.
How long is the longest day in Bandar Seri Begawan?
About 12 hours 24 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 51 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.