Putrajaya runs on UTC+8 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Putrajaya and your time
Putrajaya at a glance
| Country | Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Region | Putrajaya |
| Time zone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 2.94° N, 101.69° E |
Which time zone Putrajaya uses
Local time in Putrajaya is UTC+8 year round, under the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
Putrajaya is on the same time as the rest of Malaysia, including the capital, Kuala Lumpur.
Clock changes in Putrajaya, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Putrajaya for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Putrajaya is
When it is 9:00 AM in Putrajaya, 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 Putrajaya 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Putrajaya
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Close to the equator, days in Putrajaya last between 11 hours 57 minutes and 12 hours 18 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Putrajaya
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:18 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 7:06 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 18 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 7:02 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:13 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 57 min |
Clock time and sun time in Putrajaya
The clock in Putrajaya runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 1:15 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Cities near Putrajaya
All the places listed below keep the same time as Putrajaya.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puchong | 11 km (7 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kajang | 13 km (8 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kuala Lumpur | 23 km (14 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sepang | 28 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kampung Baru Subang | 30 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bandar Baru Selayang | 36 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Seremban | 36 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kapar | 41 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Malaysia
- Kuala Lumpur
- Johor Bahru
- Ipoh
- Malacca
- Iskandar Puteri
- Kota Bharu
- Kuantan
- Sungai Petani
- Bandar Baru Selayang
- Pasir Gudang
- Mukim Pulai
- Kota Kinabalu
All time zones and cities in Malaysia
Tools for time in Putrajaya
- Convert a time to or from Putrajaya: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Putrajaya to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Putrajaya and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Putrajaya in?
Putrajaya uses the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone, which is UTC+8 all year.
Does Putrajaya use daylight saving time?
No. Putrajaya stays on UTC+8 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Putrajaya and New York?
Putrajaya 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 Putrajaya does not.
Is Putrajaya on the same time as Kuala Lumpur?
Yes. Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Putrajaya?
About 12 hours 18 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 57 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Putrajaya?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Putrajaya 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.