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Current Date And Time In Kudat, Malaysia

Sunday, 26 July 2026
00:34:25 MYT
State: Kelantan
Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (MYT)

✈️ Kudat, Kelantan, Malaysia - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Kudat, Kelantan, Malaysia using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Kudat.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Kudat with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Kudat — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Malaysia, which includes Kudat, follow Left-hand traffic — check road rules for Malaysia before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Malaysia's time zone +08:00, country calling code +60 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .MY. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Kudat.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side⬅️ Left side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+08:00
📞 Country Calling Code+60
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.MY

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Malaysia — police 999, ambulance 999, fire brigade 999, general emergency 999. Store these in your phone before you reach Kudat. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Kudat.

🚔
Police
999
🚑
Ambulance
999
🚒
Fire
999
📞
General
999

📊 Malaysia At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Malaysia — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.803
Very high
👤
Life Expectancy
76.8
years
📚
Literacy Rate
95.8%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$11,874
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
3.8%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Malaysia development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Kudat for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Kudat
Local Airport • KUD
Kudat Airport
Kudat, MY
4
km away
Nearest Major Airport
International Airport • BKI
Kota Kinabalu International Airport
Kota Kinabalu, MY
136
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Kudat's exact coordinates, or Kota Bharu's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Kudat From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kudat to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Singapore (Singapore)1,568 km974 mi~ 2h 36m
Tokyo (Japan)3,957 km2,459 mi~ 5h 24m
Sydney (Australia)5,800 km3,604 mi~ 7h 34m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)6,826 km4,241 mi~ 8h 47m
Auckland (New Zealand)7,731 km4,804 mi~ 9h 51m
Paris (France)11,163 km6,936 mi~ 13h 53m
London (United Kingdom)11,201 km6,960 mi~ 13h 56m
Los Angeles (United States)12,656 km7,864 mi~ 15h 38m
Toronto (Canada)14,163 km8,801 mi~ 17h 25m
New York (United States)14,608 km9,077 mi~ 17h 56m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Kudat, Malaysia is set to Malaysia Time (MYT) with a current offset of UTC +08:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Kudat requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneMalaysia Time (MYT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +08:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time12:34 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

💱 Money In Kudat — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Kudat is the Malaysian ringgit (MYR), written as RM. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
RM 4.09
MYR
€ 1 Euro
RM 4.65
MYR
£ 1 British Pound
RM 5.45
MYR
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
RM 2.86
MYR
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
RM 2.90
MYR

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Kudat

Knowing which languages are used in Kudat helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
English
National language(s):
Malaysian

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Kudat. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Kudat (Kelantan, Malaysia)0 mi0 kmWNW
⬆️
Bandau (Kelantan, Malaysia)26 mi42 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
Kota Belud (Kelantan, Malaysia)46 mi74 kmSW
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Kota Belud (Kelantan, Malaysia)46 mi74 kmSW
⬆️
Kampung Kundassang (Kelantan, Malaysia)65 mi104 kmSSW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Kudat

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Kudat is the Great Wall of China (China), about 3,723 km away. Straight-line distances from Kudat to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China3,723 km2,313 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India4,669 km2,901 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan8,796 km5,466 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy10,664 km6,626 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico15,880 km9,868 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil17,231 km10,707 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru18,775 km11,666 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Kudat shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Kelantan and Malaysia. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Kelantan Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Kelantan, including major hub cities.
✈️ Malaysia Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Malaysia.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Kudat, Malaysia runs at 230/240V / 50Hz using Type G socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Kudat and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Kudat.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230/240 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
GType G: Three rectangular pins
States By Alphabets

🧭 Kudat's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Kudat

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Kudat. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Kudat — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Kudat

Kudat keeps Left-hand traffic, same as the rest of Malaysia. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Kudat

The closest airport to Kudat is Kudat Airport (KUD), about 4 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Kudat From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Kudat needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Kudat gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Kudat

Kudat rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Kudat — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Kudat

ℹ️ Kudat OverviewSee the full profile of Kudat — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Kudat MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Kudat for distance and direction.
💰 Kudat CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Kudat

What side of the road do people drive on in Kudat?

Kudat, like the rest of Malaysia, drives on the Left. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Kudat use?

Kudat runs on 230/240V / 50Hz power through Type G sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Kudat?

In Kudat, reach police on 999, ambulance on 999, fire brigade on 999, a general emergency line on 999. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Kudat?

Kudat Airport (KUD) is the nearest airport to Kudat, about 4 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Kudat in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Kudat runs on Malaysia Time (UTC +08:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Kudat?

Kudat shares the official and regional languages of Kelantan and Malaysia — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Kudat?

No — Kudat uses the Malaysian ringgit (MYR), symbol RM. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Kudat currency page for live rates.