Malacca keeps UTC+8 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Malacca and your time
Malacca at a glance
| Country | Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Region | Melaka |
| Time zone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 2.20° N, 102.24° E |
Malacca time zone and clock changes
Malacca 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.
Malacca is on the same time as the rest of Malaysia, including the capital, Kuala Lumpur.
Clock changes in Malacca, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Malacca for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Malacca and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Malacca, 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 |
Malacca 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 Malacca
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Day length barely moves in Malacca, from 12 hours to 12 hours 15 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Malacca
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:15 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 7:05 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 15 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 7:00 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:10 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h |
Clock time and sun time in Malacca
The clock in Malacca 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.
Places close to Malacca
Only 106 km (66 mi) away, Dumai in Indonesia is 1 hour behind Malacca. Crossing between the two means resetting your watch.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muar town | 40 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Port Dickson | 61 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Seremban | 68 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sepang | 78 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Batu Pahat | 86 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kajang | 102 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Putrajaya | 102 km (64 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dumai (Indonesia) | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
More cities in Malaysia
- Kuala Lumpur
- Johor Bahru
- Ipoh
- 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 Malacca
- Convert a time to or from Malacca: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Malacca to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Malacca and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Malacca in?
Malacca uses the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone, which is UTC+8 all year.
Does Malacca use daylight saving time?
No. Malacca stays on UTC+8 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Malacca and New York?
Malacca 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 Malacca does not.
Is Malacca on the same time as Kuala Lumpur?
Yes. Malacca and Kuala Lumpur both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Malacca?
About 12 hours 15 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 12 hours of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Malacca?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Malacca 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.