
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Kuala Kangsar, a city in Perak, Malaysia in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Kuala Kangsar — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Kuala Kangsar | |
| District / County | Daerah Kuala Kangsar | |
| State | Perak | |
| Country | Malaysia | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 39,331 | |
| Area | 204.94 km² (79.13 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Perak | #15 of 72 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Malaysian Ringgit | |
| Code ISO-4217 | MYR | |
| Symbol | RM | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +60 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .my | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 42 | |
| In Feet | 138 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 4.77 | |
| Longitude | 100.93 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 4.767° N 100.933° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 4° 46' 0" N 100° 55' 60" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 4° 46' N 100° 56' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Perak Capital | 26 km Southeast of Ipoh | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Betong, Thailand (113 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +08:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 07:08 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:21 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 13m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 33000 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
Kuala Kangsar is a city situated in Perak, Malaysia, within Asia. It falls under Daerah Kuala Kangsar, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Kuala Kangsar as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Perak
The latitude and longitude of Kuala Kangsar pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 42 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kuala Kangsar on the map
Kuala Kangsar runs on UTC +08:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Kuala Kangsar run on Malaysian Ringgit (MYR), shown with the symbol RM. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Kuala Kangsar exchange rates
To ring a number in Kuala Kangsar from outside Malaysia, dial +60 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Kuala Kangsar and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Kuala Kangsar ranks #15 of 72 cities in Perak. It lies about 26 km Southeast of Ipoh, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Perak market. › Cities near Kuala Kangsar
Kuala Kangsar has a recorded population of approximately 39,331 people. That places it #15 of 72 cities with population data in Perak. Browse more cities in Perak for comparison.
Kuala Kangsar spans approximately 204.94 square kilometers (79.13 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Kuala Kangsar keeps UTC +08:00. Today the sun rises around 07:08 AM and sets around 07:21 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Kuala Kangsar price in Malaysian ringgit (MYR), written with the symbol RM. Check live rates on our Kuala Kangsar currency page.
Kuala Kangsar is about 26 km Southeast of Ipoh, the capital of Perak. See cities near Kuala Kangsar for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Kuala Kangsar lands you closest to Betong, Thailand, about 113 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kuala Kangsar sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.