Current Local Time in George Town
George Town, Malaysia (GMT+8)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
George Town 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 (27-32°C). Heaviest rainfall September-November.
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📍About George Town Time Zone
George Town is located in the Asia/Kuala Lumpur time zone (UTC+8). As a significant city in Malaysia, George Town serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in George Town is 13 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with George Town, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. George Town does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+8.
George Town has a population of approximately 720K. The local currency is the Malaysian Ringgit (RM). To call George Town from abroad, use the country code +60 4. The primary language spoken is Malay, English, Hokkien, Tamil.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, George Town time is 13 hours ahead of New York, and 8 hours ahead of London. This makes George Town well-positioned for Asia-Pacific business operations. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: George Town Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (UTC+8)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Malaysia (MY)
- • Coordinates: 5.41°, 100.34°
- • Calling Code: +60 4