Johor Bahru runs on UTC+8 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Johor Bahru and your time
Johor Bahru at a glance
| Country | Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Region | Johor |
| Time zone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 1.47° N, 103.76° E |
Johor Bahru time zone and clock changes
Local time in Johor Bahru is UTC+8 year round, under the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
Johor Bahru is on the same time as the rest of Malaysia, including the capital, Kuala Lumpur.
Clock changes in Johor Bahru, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Johor Bahru for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Johor Bahru is
Take 9:00 AM in Johor Bahru: 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 |
Johor Bahru 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Johor Bahru
Today
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Close to the equator, days in Johor Bahru last between 12 hours 2 minutes and 12 hours 12 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Johor Bahru
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:09 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 7:01 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:54 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:02 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 2 min |
When the sun is highest in Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 1:05 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Cities near Johor Bahru
Distance is not the same as time: Batam (Indonesia) lies just 46 km (29 mi) away, yet its clock is 1 hour behind Johor Bahru.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mukim Pulai | 13 km (8 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pasir Gudang | 16 km (10 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Iskandar Puteri | 17 km (11 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Singapore | 22 km (14 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Batam (Indonesia) | 46 km (29 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Kluang | 80 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tanjung Pinang (Indonesia) | 99 km (61 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Batu Pahat | 101 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Malaysia
- Kuala Lumpur
- Ipoh
- Malacca
- Iskandar Puteri
- Kota Bharu
- Kuantan
- Sungai Petani
- Bandar Baru Selayang
- Pasir Gudang
- Mukim Pulai
- Kota Kinabalu
- Putrajaya
All time zones and cities in Malaysia
Tools for time in Johor Bahru
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Johor Bahru in?
Johor Bahru uses the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone, which is UTC+8 all year.
Does Johor Bahru use daylight saving time?
No. Johor Bahru stays on UTC+8 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Johor Bahru and New York?
Johor Bahru 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 Johor Bahru does not.
Is Johor Bahru on the same time as Kuala Lumpur?
Yes. Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Johor Bahru?
About 12 hours 12 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 12 hours 2 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Johor Bahru?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Johor Bahru lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:05 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.