Current Time in Malaysia
Malaysia uses Asia/Kuala Lumpur (UTC+08:00) and does not observe daylight saving time. See the live time across Malaysia below.
Time across Malaysia
8 cities trackedMalaysia is in a single time zone — Asia/Kuala Lumpur (UTC+08:00). The country does not observe daylight saving time, so local time stays the same all year round.
| City | Local Time | Timezone |
|---|---|---|
| Kuala LumpurCapital | --:-- | Asia/Kuala Lumpur · +08:00KUL |
| Johor Bahru | --:-- | Asia/Kuala Lumpur · +08:00JHB |
| Penang | --:-- | Asia/Kuala Lumpur · +08:00PEN |
| Ipoh | --:-- | Asia/Kuala Lumpur · +08:00IPH |
| Malacca | --:-- | Asia/Kuala Lumpur · +08:00MKZ |
| Kuching | --:-- | Asia/Kuching · +08:00KCH |
| Kota Kinabalu | --:-- | Asia/Kuching · +08:00BKI |
| Putrajaya | --:-- | Asia/Kuala Lumpur · +08:00 |
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 |
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 | 9:10 AM | UTC−4 | 12h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:10 PM | UTC+1 | 7h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:10 PM | UTC+4 | 4h ahead of |
| MumbaiIndia | 6:40 PM | UTC+5:30 | 2h 30m ahead of |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:10 PM | UTC+8 | Same time |
| TokyoJapan | 10:10 PM | UTC+9 | 1h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:10 PM | 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Malaysia in?
Malaysia uses Asia/Kuala Lumpur (UTC+08:00) and does not observe daylight saving time — the UTC offset stays constant all year.
What time is it in Malaysia right now?
The current time in Kuala Lumpur is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Malaysia observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Malaysia does not currently observe daylight saving time, so the time never changes throughout the year.
How many time zones does Malaysia have?
Malaysia has 1 time zone — Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, Asia/Kuching.
What is Malaysia's UTC / GMT offset?
Malaysia is in Asia/Kuala Lumpur (UTC+08:00) all year round — the offset never changes.
Is the time the same throughout Malaysia?
Yes — the whole of Malaysia shares one time zone (Asia/Kuala Lumpur, UTC+08:00).
What is the time difference between Malaysia and India?
Malaysia (UTC+08:00) is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.