Current Local Time in Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru, Malaysia (GMT+8)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Johor Bahru is located in the Asia/Kuala Lumpur timezone in Malaysia.
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Asia/Kuala_LumpurData: IANA Time Zone Database
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☀️Climate
Tropical with warm humid weather year-round (25-33°C). Monsoon seasons November-February.
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📍About Johor Bahru Time Zone
Johor Bahru is located in the Asia/Kuala Lumpur time zone (UTC+8). As a significant city in Malaysia, Johor Bahru serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Johor Bahru is 13 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Johor Bahru, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Johor Bahru does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+8.
Johor Bahru has a population of approximately 500K. The local currency is the Malaysian Ringgit (RM). To call Johor Bahru from abroad, use the country code +60 7. The primary language spoken is Malay, English, Chinese.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Johor Bahru time is 13 hours ahead of New York, and 8 hours ahead of London. This makes Johor Bahru well-positioned for Asia-Pacific business operations. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Johor Bahru Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (UTC+8)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Malaysia (MY)
- • Coordinates: 1.49°, 103.74°
- • Calling Code: +60 7