Current Time in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
MYTUTC+8
Kuala Lumpur time zone
Time Zone
Malaysia Time (MYT)
IANA: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
UTC Offset
UTC+8
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
3.14° N, 101.69° E
Sunrise
7:03 AM
Sunset
7:10 PM
Sun times for Sep 20, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 7 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur to New York | -12 hours | |
| Kuala Lumpur to London | -7 hours | |
| Kuala Lumpur to Dubai | -4 hours | |
| Kuala Lumpur to New Delhi | -2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo | +1 hour |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Kuala Lumpur. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Kuala Lumpur
What time zone is Kuala Lumpur in?
Kuala Lumpur is on Malaysia Time (IANA time zone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur), which is MYT (UTC+8) all year.
Does Kuala Lumpur observe daylight saving time?
No. Kuala Lumpur does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on MYT (UTC+8) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and New York?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, New York is 12 hours behind Kuala Lumpur. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kuala Lumpur?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the sun rises at 7:03 AM and sets at 7:10 PM local time, giving 12 hours 7 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Malaysia on the same time as Kuala Lumpur?
Yes. Malaysia uses a single time zone, so Kuala Lumpur has the same local time as the rest of the country.