George Town, Malaysia
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC+8 (GMT+8)
The current local time in George Town, Malaysia is 23:27:51.
Quick Facts
- Country
- Malaysia
- Region
- Asia
- Population
- 158,336
- Coordinates
- 5.41° N, 100.34° E
- Time Zone
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Currency
- Ringgit (MYR)
- Languages
- Malay, English, Chinese, Tamil +4 more
- Country Area
- 329,750 km²
Time Difference Between George Town and Major Cities
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | 12h behind | |
| Time in London | 7h behind | |
| Time in Tokyo | 1h ahead | |
| Time in Sydney | 2h ahead | |
| Time in Dubai | 4h behind | |
| Time in Singapore | Same time | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 15h behind | |
| Time in Paris | 6h behind |
Weather in George Town
Current weather conditions in George Town including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
26°C
Overcast
Humidity
98%
Wind
3.8 km/h
Visibility
11 km
30°
26°
32°
25°
32°
24°
32°
26°
32°
26°
Cities Near George Town
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Popular Time Differences
- Time difference between George Town and New York
- Time difference between George Town and London
- Time difference between George Town and Tokyo
- Time difference between George Town and Sydney
- Time difference between George Town and Dubai
- Time difference between George Town and Singapore
- Time difference between George Town and Los Angeles
- Time difference between George Town and Paris
Map of George Town
Map showing the location of George Town at coordinates 5.41123, 100.33543.
About George Town Time
George Town is located in Asia, Malaysiaand follows the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone. The city has a population of approximately 158,336 people.
The current local time in George Town is determined by the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.
On this page, you can find the exact current time in George Town, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about George Town
What time zone is George Town in?
George Town is in the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone (GMT+8) in Malaysia.
What is the current UTC offset for George Town?
George Town is currently at UTC+8.
Does George Town observe daylight saving time?
No, George Town does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset (UTC+8) stays constant year-round.
How can I check the current local time in George Town?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in George Town, Malaysia, updated every second.