Current Local Time in George Town
George Town, Malaysia (GMT+8)
Friday, May 8, 2026
George Town is located in the Asia/Kuala Lumpur timezone in Malaysia.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Asia/Kuala_LumpurData: IANA Time Zone Database
☀️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 in the Asia/Kuala Lumpur time zone (UTC+8). George Town does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+8 year-round.
George Town Time Difference at a Glance
Quick Facts: George Town Time
- Time Zone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (UTC+8)
- Daylight Saving: Not observed
- Country: Malaysia
- Coordinates: 5.41, 100.34
- Calling Code: +60 4
🌐Time Difference from George Town
| City | Now | Diff | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌅New York | 11:51 AM | -12h | |
| ☀️London | 4:51 PM | -7h | |
| 🌙Tokyo | 12:51 AM | +1h | |
| 🌆Paris | 5:51 PM | -6h | |
| 🌆Dubai | 7:51 PM | -4h | |
| 🌙Singapore | 11:51 PM | Same | |
| 🌙Hong Kong | 11:51 PM | Same | |
| 🌙Shanghai | 11:51 PM | Same |
❓Frequently Asked Questions
George Town is in the Kuala Lumpur time zone (UTC+8). The current local time is displayed at the top of this page and updates in real-time. George Town is located in Malaysia.
George Town is in the Kuala Lumpur time zone, which is UTC+8. The IANA time zone identifier is Asia/Kuala_Lumpur.
No, George Town does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The time remains at UTC+8 throughout the year, making it easier to schedule international calls and meetings.
George Town is 7 hours ahead of London. When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London, it's 7:00 PM in George Town. Note that this difference may vary by 1 hour when either location observes Daylight Saving Time.
George Town is 12 hours ahead of New York (Eastern Time). When it's 9:00 AM in New York, it's 9:00 PM in George Town. This difference may change during Daylight Saving Time transitions.
The best time to call George Town is during business hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time (Kuala Lumpur). For international calls, use our Time Converter above to find overlapping business hours between George Town and your location.
Standard business hours in George Town are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Kuala Lumpur. Banks typically operate 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Shops may have extended hours, often until 8:00 PM or later in commercial areas.
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