Current local time in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
UTC+08:00 · UTC+08:00 · Malaysia Time
About Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia uses the Malaysia Time time zone (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur), currently UTC+08:00. It is the capital of Malaysia. Population: about 1,453,975.
| Country: | Malaysia |
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| Coordinates: | 3°08′N / 101°41′E |
| Population: | 1,453,975 |
| Currency: | Malaysian ringgit (MYR) |
| Languages: | English, Malay |
| Country calling code: | +60 |
Time zone in Kuala Lumpur
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
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| Time zone name: | Malaysia Time (UTC+08:00) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+08:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Malaysia: | 2 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Kuala Lumpur does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Kuala Lumpur today
| Sunrise: | 06:56 |
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| Sunset: | 18:58 |
| Solar noon: | 12:57 |
| Day length: | 12h 02m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:35 – 19:19 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (UTC+08:00) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Kuala Lumpur
- London+7 hKuala Lumpur is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hKuala Lumpur is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hKuala Lumpur is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Kuala Lumpur time
What time zone is Kuala Lumpur in?
Kuala Lumpur uses the IANA time zone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (Malaysia Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Kuala Lumpur observe daylight saving time?
Kuala Lumpur does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and London?
Right now Kuala Lumpur is 7 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and New York?
Right now Kuala Lumpur is 12 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.