Sungai Petani keeps UTC+8 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Sungai Petani and your time
Sungai Petani at a glance
| Country | Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Region | Kedah |
| Time zone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 5.65° N, 100.49° E |
Time zone in Sungai Petani
Sungai Petani 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.
Sungai Petani is on the same time as the rest of Malaysia, including the capital, Kuala Lumpur.
Clock changes in Sungai Petani, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Sungai Petani for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Sungai Petani is
Take 9:00 AM in Sungai Petani: 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 |
Because Sungai Petani 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.
Sunrise and sunset in Sungai Petani
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Day length barely moves in Sungai Petani, from 11 hours 48 minutes to 12 hours 27 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Sungai Petani
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:22 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 7:06 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 7:07 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:23 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 48 min |
When the sun is highest in Sungai Petani
Sungai Petani sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 1:20 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Cities near Sungai Petani
Distance is not the same as time: Satun (Thailand) lies just 118 km (73 mi) away, yet its clock is 1 hour behind Sungai Petani.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasek Gelugor | 19 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bukit Mertajam | 32 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kulim | 32 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Paya Terubong | 38 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Alor Star | 55 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Taiping | 93 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Satun (Thailand) | 118 km (73 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Yala (Thailand) | 133 km (82 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
More cities in Malaysia
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- Pasir Gudang
- Mukim Pulai
- Kota Kinabalu
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Sungai Petani in?
Sungai Petani uses the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone, which is UTC+8 all year.
Does Sungai Petani use daylight saving time?
No. Sungai Petani stays on UTC+8 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Sungai Petani and New York?
Sungai Petani 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 Sungai Petani does not.
Is Sungai Petani on the same time as Kuala Lumpur?
Yes. Sungai Petani and Kuala Lumpur both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Sungai Petani?
About 12 hours 27 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 48 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Sungai Petani?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Sungai Petani lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:20 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.