Ipoh keeps UTC+8 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Ipoh and your time
Ipoh at a glance
| Country | Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Region | Perak |
| Time zone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 4.58° N, 101.08° E |
Ipoh time zone and clock changes
Ipoh follows the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone and stays on UTC+8 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
Ipoh is on the same time as the rest of Malaysia, including the capital, Kuala Lumpur.
Clock changes in Ipoh, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Ipoh for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Ipoh and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Ipoh is 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 |
Because Ipoh keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
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 Ipoh
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Being in the tropics, Ipoh sees little change in day length: the longest day (12 hours 23 minutes) is only 31 minutes longer than the shortest (11 hours 52 minutes). Sunrise stays between 7:00 AM and 7:31 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Ipoh
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:20 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 7:06 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 7:05 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:18 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 52 min |
Clock time and sun time in Ipoh
Ipoh sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 1:15 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Places close to Ipoh
All the places listed below keep the same time as Ipoh.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiping | 49 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sitiawan | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Teluk Anson | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kulim | 104 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bukit Mertajam | 110 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tasek Gelugor | 119 km (74 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Paya Terubong | 125 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kuala Kubu Bharu | 130 km (81 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ipoh in?
Ipoh uses the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone, which is UTC+8 all year.
Does Ipoh use daylight saving time?
No. Ipoh stays on UTC+8 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Ipoh and New York?
Ipoh 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 Ipoh does not.
Is Ipoh on the same time as Kuala Lumpur?
Yes. Ipoh and Kuala Lumpur both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Ipoh?
About 12 hours 23 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 52 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Ipoh?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Ipoh lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:15 PM on standard time.
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.