Malaysia · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is in the Asia/Kuala Lumpur time zone (UTC+08:00) and does not observe daylight saving time (DST). The current local time is shown live above. Use the comparison table below to see Kuala Lumpur's time against major cities around the world, and check Malaysia's public holidays.
Kuala Lumpur vs the World
Current time difference between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Kuala Lumpur |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 10:00 AM | UTC−4 | 12h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 3:00 PM | UTC+1 | 7h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 6:00 PM | UTC+4 | 4h ahead of |
| MumbaiIndia | 7:30 PM | UTC+5:30 | 2h 30m ahead of |
| SingaporeSingapore | 10:00 PM | UTC+8 | Same time |
| TokyoJapan | 11:00 PM | UTC+9 | 1h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 12:00 AM | UTC+10 | 2h behind |
Business Hours in Kuala Lumpur (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Kuala Lumpur, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Kuala Lumpur | 5:00 PM in Kuala Lumpur |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| London | 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| Dubai | 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 6:30 AM | 2:30 PM |
| Singapore | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Sydney | 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Public Holidays in Malaysia
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | — | public |
| Feb 10 | Chinese New Year | — | public |
| Apr 10 | Hari Raya Puasa | — | public |
| May 1 | Labour Day | — | public |
| May 22 | Wesak Day | — | public |
| Jun 3 | Agong's Birthday | — | public |
| Jun 17 | Hari Raya Haji | — | public |
| Aug 31 | National Day | Hari Merdeka | public |
| Sep 16 | Malaysia Day | — | public |
| Oct 31 | Deepavali | — | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | — | public |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Kuala Lumpur in?
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is in the Asia/Kuala Lumpur time zone (UTC+08:00) and does not observe daylight saving time.
What time is it in Kuala Lumpur right now?
The current local time in Kuala Lumpur is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows Kuala Lumpur's time against major cities worldwide.
Does Kuala Lumpur observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Kuala Lumpur does not observe daylight saving time, so the local time stays the same all year round.
What is Kuala Lumpur's UTC / GMT offset?
Kuala Lumpur is in Asia/Kuala Lumpur (UTC+08:00).
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and India?
Kuala Lumpur (UTC+08:00) is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of India (IST, UTC+5:30).
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and New York?
Kuala Lumpur (UTC+08:00) is 12 hours ahead of New York (US Eastern Time).
What is Kuala Lumpur's airport code?
Kuala Lumpur's main airport is KUL — the IATA code many people use when searching for Kuala Lumpur time.