MYT (Malaysia Time) is UTC+8, all year. It is used in Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu.
Where and when MYT is used
| IANA time zone | Uses MYT | Main cities |
|---|---|---|
| Asia/Kuala_Lumpur | All year | Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Kampung Baru Subang |
| Asia/Kuching | All year | Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Kuching |
Convert MYT to other time zones
Because MYT always means UTC+8, each row below is a fixed difference. Check the date only to know whether a place is on MYT at all.
| Zone | UTC offset | When it is 12:00 MYT |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | UTC+0 | 4:00 AM |
| GMT | UTC+0 | 4:00 AM |
| EST | UTC−5 | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| EDT | UTC−4 | 12:00 AM |
| CST | UTC−6 | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
| MST | UTC−7 | 9:00 PM (previous day) |
| PST | UTC−8 | 8:00 PM (previous day) |
| CET | UTC+1 | 5:00 AM |
| CEST | UTC+2 | 6:00 AM |
| EET | UTC+2 | 6:00 AM |
| MSK | UTC+3 | 7:00 AM |
| GST | UTC+4 | 8:00 AM |
| IST | UTC+5:30 | 9:30 AM |
| ICT | UTC+7 | 11:00 AM |
| JST | UTC+9 | 1:00 PM |
| AEST | UTC+10 | 2:00 PM |
| AEDT | UTC+11 | 3:00 PM |
Tools for time in MYT
- Convert a time to or from MYT: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Kuala Lumpur to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in MYT and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What is MYT in UTC?
MYT is UTC+8. To get UTC, subtract 8 hours from MYT time.
What time is 12:00 MYT in UTC?
12:00 MYT is 4:00 AM UTC.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.