Current Date And Time In Kuala Besut, Malaysia
Thursday, 13 August 2026
21:42:12 MYT
State: Terengganu
Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (MYT)
Population: 2,400
District: Besut
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Kuala Besut, a city in Terengganu, Malaysia in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Kuala Besut — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Kuala Besut | |
| District / County | Besut | |
| State | Terengganu | |
| Country | Malaysia | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 2,400 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Terengganu | #15 of 18 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 | 11 | |
| In Feet | 36 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 5.83 | |
| Longitude | 102.56 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 5.833° N 102.555° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 49' 59" N 102° 33' 19" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 49.98' N 102° 33.31' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Terengganu Capital | 86 km Southeast of Kuala Terengganu | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Su-ngai Kolok, Thailand (69 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 | 🔥 07:04 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:25 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 21m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
Kuala Besut is a city situated in Terengganu, Malaysia, within Asia. It falls under Besut, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Kuala Besut 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 Terengganu
The latitude and longitude of Kuala Besut pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 11 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kuala Besut on the map
Kuala Besut 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 Besut 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 Besut exchange rates
To ring a number in Kuala Besut 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 Besut and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Kuala Besut ranks #15 of 18 cities in Terengganu. It lies about 86 km Southeast of Kuala Terengganu, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Terengganu market. › Cities near Kuala Besut
Kuala Besut has a recorded population of approximately 2,400 people. That places it #15 of 18 cities with population data in Terengganu. Browse more cities in Terengganu for comparison.
Kuala Besut sits within Besut, is part of Terengganu in Malaysia. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Kuala Besut keeps UTC +08:00. Today the sun rises around 07:04 AM and sets around 07:25 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Kuala Besut price in Malaysian ringgit (MYR), written with the symbol RM. Check live rates on our Kuala Besut currency page.
Kuala Besut is about 86 km Southeast of Kuala Terengganu, the capital of Terengganu. See cities near Kuala Besut for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Kuala Besut lands you closest to Su-ngai Kolok, Thailand, about 69 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kuala Besut sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
