Days in Pelentong are currently getting shorter, about 1 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Pelentong
Pelentong is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 1.5243° N, 103.8240° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 170 km (106 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 9,849 km (6,120 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 10,188 km (6,331 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 11,554 km (7,179 mi) east
Pelentong lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Pelentong
The point on Earth exactly opposite Pelentong is near Ambato - when it's noon in Pelentong, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Pelentong
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Pelentong
Pelentong is currently in astronomical autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 64 days from now.
Pelentong lies in the tropics, at 1.52° N. Here the four temperate seasons are far less pronounced than at higher latitudes: day length changes only slightly through the year, and the local climate is often described by wet and dry seasons instead.
Longest & Shortest Day in Pelentong
In Pelentong, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 12h 13m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 12h 2m, a difference of roughly 0h 11m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Pelentong's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Pelentong at 1.52° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Pelentong
With a population of 583,640, Pelentong ranks as the 9th most populous city in Malaysia, out of 355 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Pelentong
Seletar Airport (XSP / WSSL) is a regional airport serving Pelentong directly.
Current local time at the airport is 14:40:24.
Daylight saving time in Pelentong
Pelentong uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Kuala_Lumpur. The current local offset is UTC+8 / +08.
Pelentong does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Pelentong
Business hours in Pelentong (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 9:00 PM (previous day) - 5:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- Los Angeles: 6:00 PM (previous day) - 2:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 2:00 AM - 10:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Dubai: 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Mumbai: 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Sydney: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Pelentong
Compare time in Pelentong with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in Malaysia
Public Holidays Affecting Pelentong
Official national holiday observed in Malaysia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Pelentong in?
Pelentong follows the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Pelentong at UTC+8.
What time is it in Pelentong right now?
The current local time in Pelentong is 14:40:24 on Saturday, 17 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Pelentong observe daylight saving time?
No. Pelentong is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Pelentong?
Pelentong is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Pelentong?
Seletar Airport (XSP) is the airport serving Pelentong. The current local time at the airport is 14:40:24.
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