Current time in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur follows Malaysia Time (MYT) and remains on the same time throughout the year.

Quick facts:

• Time zone: MYT (UTC +8:00)
• Daylight Saving: Not observed
• UTC offset: +8 hours
• IANA zone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur

Time difference from Kuala Lumpur:

• Kuala Lumpur ↔ Sydney: Sydney is usually 2–3 hours ahead (depending on Australian DST)
• Kuala Lumpur ↔ Auckland: Auckland is usually 4–5 hours ahead
• Kuala Lumpur ↔ Los Angeles: LA is usually 16 hours behind (sometimes 15 during US DST)
• Kuala Lumpur ↔ New York: NY is usually 13 hours behind (sometimes 12 during US DST)
• Kuala Lumpur ↔ Tokyo: Tokyo is 1 hour ahead

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Kuala Lumpur use Daylight Saving Time?
No. Malaysia stays on MYT (UTC +8) all year.

What time zone is Kuala Lumpur in?
Malaysia Time (MYT), UTC +8:00.

Is Kuala Lumpur the same time as Singapore?
Yes. Singapore and Kuala Lumpur both follow UTC +8:00.