Current Time in Malaysia
Malaysia uses Malaysia Time all year.
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
MYTUTC+8
Malaysia time zone
Malaysia Time
Malaysia Time (MYT)
--:--UTC+8- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Cities
- Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Kampung Baru Subang
IANA time zones: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, Asia/Kuching.
Major cities in Malaysia
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia to New York | -12 hours | |
| Malaysia to London | -7 hours | |
| Malaysia to Dubai | -4 hours | |
| Malaysia to New Delhi | -2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Malaysia to Tokyo | +1 hour |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Malaysia: FAQs
What time zone is Malaysia in?
Malaysia uses Malaysia Time (MYT, UTC+8) all year.
Does Malaysia observe daylight saving time?
No. Malaysia does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so its time difference with places that do (such as the United States and most of Europe) changes twice a year.
What is the time difference between Malaysia and New York?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, New York is 12 hours behind Malaysia. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Kuala Lumpur, the capital?
Kuala Lumpur is on Malaysia Time, currently MYT (UTC+8). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Kuala Lumpur page.