One clock for the whole country, and it stays on UTC+8 every day of the year.
Malaysia at a glance
| Capital | Kuala Lumpur |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+8 |
| IANA time zones | 2 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
Time zone of Malaysia
Malaysia appears under 2 IANA zone names, a record of older local rules. Today all of them give the same time.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia/Kuala_Lumpur | --:-- | UTC+8 | Not observed | Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Kampung Baru Subang |
| Asia/Kuching | --:-- | UTC+8 | Not observed | Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Kuching |
Clock changes in Malaysia
Malaysia does not use daylight saving time, and the tz database records none since 1970.
Current time in cities in Malaysia
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur | Kuala Lumpur | --:-- | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| Johor Bahru | Johor | --:-- | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| Ipoh | Perak | --:-- | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| Malacca | Melaka | --:-- | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| Iskandar Puteri | Johor | --:-- | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| Kota Bharu | Kelantan | --:-- | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| Kuantan | Pahang | --:-- | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| Sungai Petani | Kedah | --:-- | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| Bandar Baru Selayang | Selangor | --:-- | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| Pasir Gudang | Johor | --:-- | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| Mukim Pulai | Johor | --:-- | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| Kota Kinabalu | Sabah | --:-- | Asia/Kuching |
| Putrajaya | Putrajaya | --:-- | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
Time difference between Malaysia and other countries
A 9:00 AM start in Malaysia is 8:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 12:00 PM in Sydney and 5:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 13 h behind | 13 h behind | 12 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 16 h behind | 16 h behind | 15 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 6 h behind |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h behind |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind |
| Singapore | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 8 h behind |
Daylight across Malaysia
Days in Kuala Lumpur last between 11 hours 57 minutes and 12 hours 18 minutes over the year.
Countries on the same time as Malaysia
These countries read the same time as Malaysia today. Those marked with daylight saving time will drift away when their clocks change.
Tools for time in Malaysia
- Convert a time to or from Malaysia: 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 Malaysia and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Malaysia have?
One. All of Malaysia shows the same time, although the tz database lists 2 zone names for historical reasons.
Does Malaysia use daylight saving time?
No. The time stays at UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Malaysia and New York?
Malaysia is 13 hours ahead of New York in January and 12 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Malaysia does not.
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.