Sandakan
in Sabah, Malaysia

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
5.840 and 118.118 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 5° 50' 24" and E 118° 7' 4"
Currency and Currency Code:
Ringgit - MYR
Spoken languages:
Malay, English, Chinese, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Panjabi, Thai
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:52 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Kuching
UTC/GMT offset: 8 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:58 am and 6:14 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-5.866 and -61.694 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Boca do Capana
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Malaysia in South-Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Malaysia.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Malaysia. Last Update: 2024-04-19 08:03:45

Discover Sandakan

Sandakan in Sabah with it's 392,288 citizens is a city in Malaysia about 1,147 mi (or 1,846 km) east of Kuala Lumpur, the country's capital city.

Local time in Sandakan is now 04:52 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Kuching with an UTC offset of 8 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Sandakan. The closest airport in Malaysia is Sandakan Airport in a distance of 6 mi (or 9 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Kinabalu Park in a distance of 115 mi (or 185 km), West. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Sungai Nyamuk, Binalawan, Bongao, Simunul and Kota Kinabalu. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 32°C / 89 °F

Morning Temperature 24°C / 76 °F
Evening Temperature 28°C / 82 °F
Night Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 57%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 59% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

29°C (85 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

33°C (91 °F)
26°C (80 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 22nd of April 2024

32°C (89 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Four Points by Sheraton Sandakan

Address
0,2 mi
SANDAKAN HARBOUR SQUARE
90000 Sandakan
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Sabah Hotel

Address
0,6 mi
Km North Road 1
90000 Sandakan
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Borneo Cove Hotel

Address
1,8 mi
Lot 2 Mile 1.5, Jalan Buli Sim-Sim
90000 Sandakan
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Amanson Signature Hotel

Address
2,9 mi
Lot 82-84, Block K, Bandar Passaraya
90725 Sandakan
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


S'kan Styles Hotel

Address
4,2 mi
HS 12 Sandakan Harbour Square SABAH
9000 Sandakan
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Pavilion Hotel

Address
5,6 mi
Block A3, Bandar Labuk Jaya, Mile 7
90000 Sandakan
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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2013 馬來西亞山打根釣魚 Malaysia Sandakan Fishing

Published: July 06, 2013
Length: 00:46 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: hkangling

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Hotel Sandakan

Published: July 19, 2010
Length: 14:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SabahBooking

Nestled in the heart of Sandakan, the Nature City. Hotel Sandakan is the preferred choice for the business and leisure traveller. We are only 20 min away from the airport. Book us at http://www.sab...


Central Hotel Sandakan

Published: April 29, 2010
Length: 54:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SabahBooking

Enjoy a truly memorable stay at Central Hotel Sandakan, Sandakan Best Budget Hotel in the City. We are located in the heart of the city centre and social scene. We are in the primary commercial...


HOME RENOVATION TB 96, TAMAN MUTIARA, SANDAKAN

Published: January 15, 2015
Length: 32:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Engr. MD Nursyazwi Mohammad

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Published: February 07, 2009
Length: 14:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ambal boy

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Published: August 28, 2008
Length: 26:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: devill3112

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SANDAKAN GYM AND RECREATION CLUB

Published: December 29, 2014
Length: 21:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: evans thien


BALIN NYE 2013

Published: January 02, 2014
Length: 55:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Linn Yong

The best seats for Sandakan's NYE fireworks.


Sandakan za 3 dny ( Sabah, Malaysia, Borneo) 2018

Published: March 06, 2018
Length: 29:06 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Lukáš Bondarčuk

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The plastic pollution desaster in Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia

Published: June 14, 2018
Length: 40:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Travel Smart!

Sandakan is in Borneo Island, a place famous for its biodiversity, forests and marine species. Everyday, people drink and eat in plastic bags and containers, then ...


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