Kuala Lumpur runs on UTC+8 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Kuala Lumpur and your time
Kuala Lumpur at a glance
| Country | Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Region | Kuala Lumpur |
| Capital of | Malaysia |
| Time zone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 3.14° N, 101.69° E |
Which time zone Kuala Lumpur uses
The clocks in Kuala Lumpur follow Asia/Kuala_Lumpur and keep UTC+8 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
As the capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur shares one clock with the whole country.
Clock changes in Kuala Lumpur, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Kuala Lumpur for 2026 or 2027.
Kuala Lumpur time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Kuala Lumpur 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 | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 13 h behind | 13 h behind | 12 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 16 h behind | 16 h behind | 15 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 6 h behind | 1 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 5 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
Kuala Lumpur never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Daylight in Kuala Lumpur
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Day length barely moves in Kuala Lumpur, from 11 hours 57 minutes to 12 hours 18 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Kuala Lumpur
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:18 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 7:06 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 18 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 7:02 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:13 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 57 min |
Clock time and sun time in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 1:15 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Cities near Kuala Lumpur
All the places listed below keep the same time as Kuala Lumpur.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandar Baru Selayang | 13 km (8 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kampung Baru Subang | 17 km (11 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Puchong | 18 km (11 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kajang | 20 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Putrajaya | 23 km (14 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Rawang | 23 km (15 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kapar | 34 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kuala Kubu Bharu | 47 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Malaysia
- Johor Bahru
- Ipoh
- Malacca
- Iskandar Puteri
- Kota Bharu
- Kuantan
- Sungai Petani
- Bandar Baru Selayang
- Pasir Gudang
- Mukim Pulai
- Kota Kinabalu
- Putrajaya
All time zones and cities in Malaysia
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kuala Lumpur in?
Kuala Lumpur uses the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone, which is UTC+8 all year.
Does Kuala Lumpur use daylight saving time?
No. Kuala Lumpur stays on UTC+8 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and New York?
Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur does not.
How long is the longest day in Kuala Lumpur?
About 12 hours 18 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 57 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Kuala Lumpur?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Kuala Lumpur lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:15 PM on standard time.
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.