Current Time in Kota Bharu, Malaysia 🇲🇾
Lat/Long: 6.12° N, 102.24° E
Elevation: 10 m above sea level
Population rank: #10 of 179 cities in Malaysia by population
State: Kelantan
IANA Timezone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT+8
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Kota Bharu 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 Kota Bharu, Malaysia, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Kota Bharu
Kota Bharu gets 12h 28m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kota Bharu is at 06:57 and sunset in Kota Bharu is at 19:26.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 46m near the December solstice to 12h 28m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 18 Jun ● | 05:39 | 06:57 | 13:12 | 16:39 | 19:26 | 20:56 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 05:39 | 06:57 | 13:12 | 16:39 | 19:26 | 20:56 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 05:39 | 06:58 | 13:12 | 16:39 | 19:26 | 20:56 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 05:39 | 06:58 | 13:12 | 16:39 | 19:27 | 20:57 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 05:40 | 06:58 | 13:12 | 16:40 | 19:27 | 20:57 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 05:40 | 06:58 | 13:13 | 16:40 | 19:27 | 20:57 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 05:40 | 06:59 | 13:13 | 16:40 | 19:27 | 20:57 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kota Bharu
Sunrise
in Kota Bharu
↑
6:57 AM
Sunset
in Kota Bharu
↓
7:26 PM
Day Length
12h 28m
Dawn
in Kota Bharu
6:34 AM
Dusk
in Kota Bharu
7:49 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kota Bharu
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
16.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 11:00
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:45
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How Far Is Kota Bharu From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 558 km | SSE (162deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,210 km | NE (34deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,488 km | WNW (297deg) |
| Tokyo | 5,034 km | NE (44deg) |
| Dubai | 5,421 km | WNW (298deg) |
| Sydney | 6,799 km | SE (134deg) |
| Moscow | 7,879 km | NNW (327deg) |
| Paris | 10,212 km | NW (320deg) |
Kota Bharu's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kota Bharu and you would surface near Chachapoyas, Peru, about 17 km from the antipodal point at 6.1deg S, 77.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kota Bharu
What time is it in Kota Bharu right now?
The current local time in Kota Bharu is 20:21 on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Kota Bharu follows the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone.
What time zone is Kota Bharu in?
Kota Bharu 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 Kota Bharu?
Kota Bharu is UTC+08:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Kota Bharu local time, shift the clock 08:00 hours forward.
Is Kota Bharu on daylight saving time right now?
No — Kota Bharu is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kota Bharu today?
Today in Kota Bharu: sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset is at 19:26, giving 12h 28m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kota Bharu tonight?
The moon phase over Kota Bharu tonight is Waxing Crescent with 16.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Kota Bharu?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kota Bharu, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.