George Town uses Asia — Kuala Lumpur (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur), which is UTC+8 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The city does not observe daylight saving time.
Does George Town observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, George Town does not observe daylight saving time. Local clocks stay on UTC+8 year-round.
What is the time difference between George Town and major cities?
London (GMT/BST): George Town is 7 hours behind London.
New York (EST/EDT): George Town is 12 hours behind New York.
UTC (UTC): George Town is 8 hours behind UTC.
What region is George Town in?
George Town is in Penang. Browse nearby cities in Malaysia using the links below.
What is George Town known for?
George Town is a populated place in Malaysia, using Asia — Kuala Lumpur (UTC+8) for local civil time. Coordinates: 5.41123°N, 100.33543°E.