Sydney to Kota Kinabalu time converter

Kota Kinabalu is 3 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 6:00 AM in Kota Kinabalu.

Sydney AEDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Kota Kinabalu MYT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Wed, Oct 21
AEDTUTC+11
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Wed, Oct 21
MYTUTC+8-3h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to Kota Kinabalu conversion table

Every hour of today in Sydney and the matching time in Kota Kinabalu. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

SydneyKota Kinabalu
12:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM12:00 AM
4:00 AM1:00 AM
5:00 AM2:00 AM
6:00 AM3:00 AM
7:00 AM4:00 AM
8:00 AM5:00 AM
9:00 AM6:00 AM
10:00 AM7:00 AM
11:00 AM8:00 AM
12:00 PM9:00 AM
1:00 PM10:00 AM
2:00 PM11:00 AM
3:00 PM12:00 PM
4:00 PM1:00 PM
5:00 PM2:00 PM
6:00 PM3:00 PM
7:00 PM4:00 PM
8:00 PM5:00 PM
9:00 PM6:00 PM
10:00 PM7:00 PM
11:00 PM8:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Kota Kinabalu).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Sydney and Kota Kinabalu switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -3h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -2h
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -3h

Distance

Sydney and Kota Kinabalu are 5,769 km (3,585 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and Kota Kinabalu?

Kota Kinabalu is 3 hours behind Sydney.

What time is it in Kota Kinabalu when it is 9 AM in Sydney?

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 6:00 AM in Kota Kinabalu.

When is the best time to call Kota Kinabalu from Sydney?

Both sides are at work from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Kota Kinabalu).

Does the time difference between Sydney and Kota Kinabalu change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.