Current Time in Kuala Lumpur
The live local time in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — Kuala Lumpur (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). Compare it with major cities below, or open the full world clock map.
Time in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur follows the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone. Its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) changes when daylight saving time is in effect, so the live clock above always shows the real local time right now.
Daylight saving: Kuala Lumpur does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays the same all year round.
To plan a call or event across zones, compare Kuala Lumpur with other cities in the list above, browse every offset on the interactive time zone map, or turn any moment into a shareable code with the Discord timestamp generator.
Kuala Lumpur quick facts
- Country
- Malaysia
- Time zone
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- UTC offset
- UTC+8 all year
- Calling code
- +60
- Population (metro area, approx.)
- ≈ 8.6 million
- Coordinates
- 3.14°N, 101.69°E
Best time to call Kuala Lumpur
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 9:00 PM–5:00 AM in Kuala Lumpur. There is little or no business-hours overlap — aim for early morning or late evening instead.
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in London, it's 4:00 PM–12:00 AM in Kuala Lumpur. The best window for business calls is roughly 4:00 PM–5:00 PM Kuala Lumpur time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kuala Lumpur in?+
Kuala Lumpur is in the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone. The live clock shows its current UTC offset, which already accounts for daylight saving where it applies.
Does Kuala Lumpur observe daylight saving time?+
The times shown use the current IANA time zone (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur), so daylight saving is reflected automatically whenever Malaysia observes it.
When do the clocks change in Kuala Lumpur?+
Kuala Lumpur does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays the same all year round.
What is the best time to call Kuala Lumpur from New York?+
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 9:00 PM–5:00 AM in Kuala Lumpur. There is little or no business-hours overlap — aim for early morning or late evening instead.