Kuantan keeps UTC+8 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Kuantan and your time
Kuantan at a glance
| Country | Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Region | Pahang |
| Time zone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 3.81° N, 103.33° E |
Which time zone Kuantan uses
Local time in Kuantan is UTC+8 year round, under the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
Kuantan is on the same time as the rest of Malaysia, including the capital, Kuala Lumpur.
Clock changes in Kuantan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Kuantan for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Kuantan is
When it is 9:00 AM in Kuantan, 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 |
Because Kuantan 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 and sunset in Kuantan
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Day length barely moves in Kuantan, from 11 hours 54 minutes to 12 hours 21 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Kuantan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:11 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:58 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 21 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:56 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:08 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 54 min |
When the sun is highest in Kuantan
The clock in Kuantan runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 1:05 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Places close to Kuantan
Every city below shares Kuantan’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maran | 66 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kuala Terengganu | 171 km (106 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kuala Kubu Bharu | 187 km (116 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kajang | 193 km (120 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bandar Baru Selayang | 194 km (121 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Seremban | 195 km (121 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kuala Lumpur | 196 km (122 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kluang | 198 km (123 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Malaysia
- Kuala Lumpur
- Johor Bahru
- Ipoh
- Malacca
- Iskandar Puteri
- Kota Bharu
- Sungai Petani
- Bandar Baru Selayang
- Pasir Gudang
- Mukim Pulai
- Kota Kinabalu
- Putrajaya
All time zones and cities in Malaysia
Tools for time in Kuantan
- Convert a time to or from Kuantan: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kuantan in?
Kuantan uses the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone, which is UTC+8 all year.
Does Kuantan use daylight saving time?
No. Kuantan stays on UTC+8 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Kuantan and New York?
Kuantan 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 Kuantan does not.
Is Kuantan on the same time as Kuala Lumpur?
Yes. Kuantan and Kuala Lumpur both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Kuantan?
About 12 hours 21 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 54 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Kuantan?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Kuantan 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.