Time Now in Butterworth, Malaysia 🇲🇾
Lat/Long: 5.4° N, 100.36° E
Elevation: 6 m above sea level
Population rank: #38 of 179 cities in Malaysia by population
State: Penang
IANA Timezone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT+8
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Butterworth is in the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone (UTC+08:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Butterworth, Malaysia, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Butterworth
Daylight Hours in Butterworth
Butterworth gets 12h 23m of daylight today. Sunrise in Butterworth is at 07:13 and sunset in Butterworth is at 19:36.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 48m near the December solstice to 12h 26m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Butterworth and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Butterworth
What is the current local time in Butterworth?
The live local time in Butterworth is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Butterworth currently observes +08, with a standard offset of UTC+08:00.
What time zone is Butterworth in?
Butterworth uses the +08 time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+08:00.
Does Butterworth observe daylight saving time?
No. Butterworth stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Butterworth's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Butterworth.
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Prayer Times in Butterworth
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 05:55 | 07:12 | 13:24 | 16:49 | 19:36 | 21:06 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 05:56 | 07:12 | 13:24 | 16:49 | 19:36 | 21:06 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 05:56 | 07:13 | 13:24 | 16:49 | 19:36 | 21:06 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 05:56 | 07:13 | 13:24 | 16:49 | 19:36 | 21:06 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 05:56 | 07:13 | 13:25 | 16:49 | 19:36 | 21:06 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 05:57 | 07:13 | 13:25 | 16:49 | 19:36 | 21:06 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 05:57 | 07:13 | 13:25 | 16:48 | 19:36 | 21:06 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Butterworth
Sunrise
in Butterworth
↑
7:13 AM
Sunset
in Butterworth
↓
7:36 PM
Day Length
12h 23m
Dawn
in Butterworth
6:50 AM
Dusk
in Butterworth
7:59 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Butterworth
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
17.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:38
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:00
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Distances & Clock Changes in Butterworth
How Far Is Butterworth From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 592 km | SE (139deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,396 km | NE (37deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,343 km | WNW (299deg) |
| Tokyo | 5,237 km | NE (45deg) |
| Dubai | 5,278 km | WNW (300deg) |
| Sydney | 6,894 km | SE (133deg) |
| Moscow | 7,835 km | NNW (328deg) |
| Paris | 10,137 km | NW (319deg) |
Butterworth's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Butterworth and you would surface near Huancabamba, Peru, about 28 km from the antipodal point at 5.4deg S, 79.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Butterworth
What time is it in Butterworth right now?
The current local time in Butterworth is 10:21 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Butterworth follows the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone.
What time zone is Butterworth in?
Butterworth uses the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur IANA time zone (UTC+08:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Butterworth?
Butterworth is UTC+08:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Butterworth local time, shift the clock 08:00 hours forward.
Is Butterworth on daylight saving time right now?
No — Butterworth is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Butterworth today?
Today in Butterworth: sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset is at 19:36, giving 12h 23m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Butterworth tonight?
The moon phase over Butterworth tonight is Waxing Crescent with 17.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Butterworth?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Butterworth, clocks run about 1h 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.