Current Time in Lahad Datu, Malaysia 🇲🇾
Lat/Long: 5.02° N, 118.33° E
Elevation: 7 m above sea level
Population rank: #39 of 179 cities in Malaysia by population
State: Sabah
IANA Timezone: Asia/Kuching
Timezone: +08
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
The time now in Lahad Datu, Malaysia is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Lahad Datu currently observes +08, UTC+8. Lahad Datu keeps its clocks on UTC+08:00, in the Asia/Kuching time zone. Lahad Datu does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. So near the equator, its days and nights stay almost the same length all year. At about 7 m, Lahad Datu is practically at sea level. Lahad Datu is fairly isolated: even Singapore lies some 1662 km off. Lahad Datu is a significant city in Malaysia, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Lahad Datu at 05:52 and sets at 17:51, giving 11h 59m of daylight today.
Lahad Datu Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Lahad Datu
Lahad Datu gets 12h 00m of daylight today. Sunrise in Lahad Datu is at 05:52 and sunset in Lahad Datu is at 17:51.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 50m near the December solstice to 12h 24m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 17 Oct ● | 04:40 | 05:52 | 11:52 | 15:10 | 17:52 | 19:22 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:40 | 05:51 | 11:51 | 15:10 | 17:52 | 19:22 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:40 | 05:51 | 11:51 | 15:10 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:39 | 05:51 | 11:51 | 15:10 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:39 | 05:51 | 11:51 | 15:10 | 17:51 | 19:21 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 04:39 | 05:51 | 11:51 | 15:10 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 04:39 | 05:51 | 11:51 | 15:10 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Lahad Datu
Sunrise
in Lahad Datu
↑
5:52 AM
Sunset
in Lahad Datu
↓
5:51 PM
Day Length
11h 59m
Dawn
in Lahad Datu
5:30 AM
Dusk
in Lahad Datu
6:13 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Lahad Datu
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
32.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 11:07
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:08
Distances & Clock Changes in Lahad Datu
How Far Is Lahad Datu From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 1,662 km | WSW (256deg) |
| Hong Kong | 1,975 km | NNW (347deg) |
| Tokyo | 4,048 km | NNE (30deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,165 km | WNW (292deg) |
| Sydney | 5,534 km | SE (144deg) |
| Dubai | 7,065 km | WNW (296deg) |
| Moscow | 8,966 km | NW (326deg) |
| Paris | 11,429 km | NW (323deg) |
Lahad Datu's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Lahad Datu and you would surface near Manicoré, Brazil, about 97 km from the antipodal point at 5.0deg S, 61.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lahad Datu
What time is it in Lahad Datu right now?
The current local time in Lahad Datu is 02:56 on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Lahad Datu follows the Asia/Kuching time zone.
What time zone is Lahad Datu in?
Lahad Datu runs on the Asia/Kuching IANA time zone (UTC+08:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Lahad Datu?
To turn UTC into Lahad Datu time, shift the clock 08:00 hours forward, which places Lahad Datu at UTC+08:00 right now.
Is Lahad Datu on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Lahad Datu as of October 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Lahad Datu today?
Today in Lahad Datu: sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset is at 17:51, giving 11h 59m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Lahad Datu tonight?
Tonight the moon over Lahad Datu is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 32.7%.
What is solar time in Lahad Datu?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Lahad Datu, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.