Current Time in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 🇲🇾
The current local time in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 02:28:05 (+08) on Wednesday, 1 July 2026. Kuala Lumpur is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 1,800,000. The sun rises at about 07:08 and sets at 19:26 today (12h 18m of daylight).
- Sunrise 07:08
- Sunset 19:26
- 12h 18m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia keeps +08 (UTC+08:00). Kuala Lumpur does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 07:08 and sets at about 19:26 local time, giving Kuala Lumpur 12h 18m of daylight.
Right now it is 02:28 on Wednesday in Kuala Lumpur (UTC+08:00). When it is 02:28 here, it is 14:28 in New York (12h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Kuala Lumpur
- Use the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Kuala Lumpur to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14:28 Tue | 12h behind |
| Los Angeles | 11:28 Tue | 15h behind |
| London | 19:28 Tue | 7h behind |
| Paris | 20:28 Tue | 6h behind |
| Dubai | 22:28 Tue | 4h behind |
| Mumbai | 23:58 Tue | 2.5h behind |
| Singapore | 02:28 Wed | same time |
| Tokyo | 03:28 Wed | 1h ahead |
| Sydney | 04:28 Wed | 2h ahead |
Best next checks from Kuala Lumpur
Compare Kuala Lumpur with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Malaysia.
Business-hours overlap from Kuala Lumpur
For a normal business-hours call, 16:00-17:00 in Kuala Lumpur overlaps with 09:00-10:00 in London.
| Compare with | Kuala Lumpur time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | 16:00-17:00 | 09:00-10:00 | 1 hour |
| Paris | 15:00-17:00 | 09:00-11:00 | 2 hours |
| Dubai | 13:00-17:00 | 09:00-13:00 | 4 hours |
| Mumbai | 11:30-17:00 | 09:00-14:30 | 5.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Kuala Lumpur time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kuala Lumpur in?
Kuala Lumpur uses +08 (UTC+08:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Kuala Lumpur observe daylight saving time?
No - Kuala Lumpur keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Kuala Lumpur today?
Today the sun rises around 07:08 and sets around 19:26 in Kuala Lumpur, about 12h 18m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and other cities?
When it is 02:28 in Kuala Lumpur, it is 14:28 in New York (12h behind). See the table above for Kuala Lumpur's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Kuala Lumpur
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Malaysia time page.
Local entity signals for Kuala Lumpur
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Kuala Lumpur.
| Country | Malaysia |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (UTC+08:00) |
| Coordinates | 3.14, 101.69 |
| Population signal | About 1,800,000 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 07:08, sunset 19:26, 12h 18m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time-zone page for rules, the Malaysia country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 3.14° N, 101.69° E
Population: 1,800,000
Country: 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Timezone: GMT+8
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌