Current Time in Brunei 🇧🇳
Continent: Asia
Capital City: Bandar Seri Begawan
- Time in Bandar Seri Begawan (Pop. 100,000)
- Time in Kuala Belait (Pop. 31,178)
- Time in Seria (Pop. 30,097)
- Time in Tutong (Pop. 19,151)
ISO Alpha 2/3: BN, BRN
Uses Daylight Savings Time: No ❌
IANA Time Zone: Asia/Brunei (UTC+08:00)
Prayer Times in Bandar Seri Begawan Today
Islamic prayer times for Bandar Seri Begawan on Thursday, July 23, 2026:
| Prayer | Time |
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| Fajr | 04:59 |
| Sunrise | 06:15 |
| Dhuhr | 12:26 |
| Asr | 15:50 |
| Maghrib | 18:37 |
| Isha | 20:07 |
Time Zone Overview for Brunei
- Brunei uses a single time zone.
- Clocks in Bandar Seri Begawan run about 20m ahead of local solar time.
- The working week runs Monday to Thursday and Saturday, with the weekend on Friday and Sunday.
Daylight Saving Time in Brunei
Brunei does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on +08 (UTC+8) all year round.
Time Difference Between Bandar Seri Begawan and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Bandar Seri Begawan right now.
Best Time to Call Brunei
How standard business hours (9:00 to 17:00) in major hubs line up with the clock in Bandar Seri Begawan:
Daylight Hours in Bandar Seri Begawan
In the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan, the sun is up for 12h 21m today. Sunrise in Bandar Seri Begawan is at 06:16 and sunset in Bandar Seri Begawan is at 18:37.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 50m near the December solstice to 12h 24m near the June solstice.
Moon in Brunei
See moonrise and moonset times and the current moon phase for Bandar Seri Begawan and major cities across Brunei.
Districts in Brunei
Time in All Cities in Brunei by alphabetical order
Time.now features the exact time for 4 cities in Brunei.
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Time Now in Major Cities in Brunei
- Time now in Bandar Seri Begawan Thu 02:35:41
- Time now in Kuala Belait Thu 02:35:41
- Time now in Seria Thu 02:35:41
- Time now in Tutong Thu 02:35:41
| City | Current Time |
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| Time now in Bandar Seri Begawan | Thu 02:35:41 |
| Time now in Kuala Belait | Thu 02:35:41 |
| Time now in Seria | Thu 02:35:41 |
| Time now in Tutong | Thu 02:35:41 |
Time Now in All IANA Timezones for Brunei
- Asia/Brunei Thu 02:35:41
- Asia/Kuching Thu 02:35:41
| Timezone | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Asia/Brunei | Thu 02:35:41 |
| Asia/Kuching | Thu 02:35:41 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Brunei
What time is it in Brunei right now?
The current local time in Brunei is 02:35:41 +08 on Thursday, 23 July 2026. The country uses the Asia/Brunei time zone.
How many time zones does Brunei use?
Brunei spans 2 time zones: Asia/Brunei, Asia/Kuching.
What is the capital of Brunei?
The capital of Brunei is Bandar Seri Begawan, where the current local time is 02:35:41.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bandar Seri Begawan today?
Today in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei: sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset is at 18:37 local time.
Does Brunei observe Daylight Saving Time?
No — Brunei does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Local clocks stay on the same offset year-round.
When is the next public holiday in Brunei?
The next public holiday in Brunei is Prophet's Birthday (estimated) on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 — in 34 days.
How many cities in Brunei are listed on time.now?
time.now currently lists 4 cities across Brunei (out of 4 total in our database).
Sunrise and Sunset in Brunei
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Bandar Seri Begawan
6:16 AM6:37 PM
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Kuala Belait
6:19 AM6:39 PM
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Seria
6:19 AM6:39 PM
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Tutong
6:17 AM6:38 PM
| City | ↑ Sunrise | ↓ Sunset |
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| Bandar Seri Begawan |
6:16 AM
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6:37 PM
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| Kuala Belait |
6:19 AM
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6:39 PM
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| Seria |
6:19 AM
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6:39 PM
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| Tutong |
6:17 AM
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6:38 PM
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Information about Brunei
| Population | 428,962 |
| Area | 5,770 km² |
| ISO Numeric Code | 096 |
| FIPS Code | BX |
| Top Level Domain | .bn |
| Currency | Dollar (BND) |
| Phone Prefix | +673 |
| Country Code | +673 |
| Postal Code Format | @@#### |
| Postal Code Regex | ^([A-Z]{2}\d{4})$ |
| Languages | EN-BN (en-BN), MS-BN (ms-BN) |
| Neighbouring Countries | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Upcoming Public Holidays in Brunei
This year, Brunei observes 21 public holidays, with 18 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Prophet's Birthday (estimated) on 25 Aug. The most recently passed holiday was Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah's Birthday. Explore the full calendar of Public Holidays in Brunei to plan your schedule.
- Prophet's Birthday (estimated) • Tuesday
- Christmas Day • Friday
- Christmas Day (observed) • Saturday
- New Year's Day • Friday
- New Year's Day (observed) • Saturday
- Isra' and Mi'raj (estimated) • Tuesday
- Lunar New Year • Saturday
- First Day of Ramadan (estimated) • Monday
- National Day • Tuesday
- Anniversary of the revelation of the Quran (estimated) • Wednesday