Local Time in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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- IANA Zone
- Asia/Kuching
- Country
- Malaysia
- Continent
- Asia
Latest news in Kota Kinabalu
- IHG accelerates Malaysia Expansion with Debut of Garner Hotels and Franchise ModelInterContinental Hotels Group PLC · 28d ago
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- Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia Weather ConditionsWeather Underground · 9d ago
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Local Vibe
Kota Kinabalu, colloquially referred to as KK, is the state capital of Sabah, Malaysia. It is also the capital of the Kota Kinabalu District as well as the West Coast Division of Sabah. The city is located on the northwest coast of Borneo facing the South China Sea. The Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park lies to its west and Mount Kinabalu, which gave the city its name, is located to its east. Kota Kinabalu has a population of 452,058 according to the 2010 census; when the adjacent Penampang and Tuaran districts are included, the metro area has a combined population of 628,725. The 2020 Census revealed an increase in the municipal population to 500,421, while the wider area including the Penampang and Putatan districts had a population of 731,406.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Kota Kinabalu right now?
- The current time in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia is 07:50:13 PM (GMT+8), which is UTC+8.
- What time zone is Kota Kinabalu in?
- Kota Kinabalu uses the Asia/Kuching time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated GMT+8, UTC+8.
- Does Kota Kinabalu observe daylight saving time?
- No. Kota Kinabalu does not observe daylight saving time — its UTC offset stays at UTC+8 year-round.
- What is the UTC offset in Kota Kinabalu?
- Kota Kinabalu is currently UTC+8 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).