Kota Bharu keeps UTC+8 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Kota Bharu and your time
Kota Bharu at a glance
| Country | Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Region | Kelantan |
| Time zone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 6.12° N, 102.24° E |
Kota Bharu time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Kota Bharu follow Asia/Kuala_Lumpur and keep UTC+8 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
All of Malaysia keeps the same time, so Kota Bharu reads the same clock as Kuala Lumpur.
Clock changes in Kota Bharu, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Kota Bharu for 2026 or 2027.
Kota Bharu time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Kota Bharu, it 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 |
Kota Bharu 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.
Daylight in Kota Bharu
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Close to the equator, days in Kota Bharu last between 11 hours 46 minutes and 12 hours 29 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Kota Bharu
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:15 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:58 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 7:00 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:16 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 46 min |
When the sun is highest in Kota Bharu
The clock in Kota Bharu runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 1:10 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Cities near Kota Bharu
Distance is not the same as time: Narathiwat (Thailand) lies just 57 km (36 mi) away, yet its clock is 1 hour behind Kota Bharu.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasir Mas | 14 km (9 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pasir Puteh | 37 km (23 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Narathiwat (Thailand) | 57 km (36 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Kuala Krai | 66 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yala (Thailand) | 116 km (72 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Kuala Terengganu | 133 km (83 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pattani (Thailand) | 137 km (85 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Sungai Petani | 201 km (125 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Malaysia
- Kuala Lumpur
- Johor Bahru
- Ipoh
- Malacca
- Iskandar Puteri
- Kuantan
- Sungai Petani
- Bandar Baru Selayang
- Pasir Gudang
- Mukim Pulai
- Kota Kinabalu
- Putrajaya
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kota Bharu in?
Kota Bharu uses the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone, which is UTC+8 all year.
Does Kota Bharu use daylight saving time?
No. Kota Bharu stays on UTC+8 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Kota Bharu and New York?
Kota Bharu 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 Kota Bharu does not.
Is Kota Bharu on the same time as Kuala Lumpur?
Yes. Kota Bharu and Kuala Lumpur both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Kota Bharu?
About 12 hours 29 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 46 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Kota Bharu?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Kota Bharu lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:10 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.