Malaysia facts
| Capital | Kuala Lumpur |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, South-Eastern Asia |
| Area | 330,803 km² · 127,724 sq mi · 81,743,075 acres |
| Languages | English, Malay |
| Demonym | Malaysian |
| Currency | Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) |
| Time zone | Asia/Kuala Lumpur · UTC+8 · 3:35 AM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +60 |
| Internet domain | .my |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types G |
| Capital coordinates | 3.1412, 101.6865 |
Time difference
Kuala Lumpur is on UTC+8 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 12:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 9:00 p.m. (previous day) |
| London | 5:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 4:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Malaysia is about 3.5% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Malaysia is about 1.4 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Kuala Lumpur to Washington, D.C.: about 15,339 km (9,531 mi) as the crow flies.
- Kuala Lumpur to London: about 10,545 km (6,553 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Malaysia shares land borders with 3 countries: Brunei, Indonesia, Thailand.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Malaysia?
The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur.
How big is Malaysia?
Malaysia covers about 330,803 km² (127,724 sq mi), ranking 67 of 196 countries by area. It is about 3.5% of the size of the United States. It is about 1.4 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Malaysia in?
Kuala Lumpur uses UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala Lumpur) today. When it is noon in Kuala Lumpur, it is 12:00 a.m. in New York and 5:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Malaysia use?
Malaysia uses the Malaysian Ringgit (MYR).
What is the country code for Malaysia?
The international calling code is +60. From the United States dial 011 60 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 60.
What language is spoken in Malaysia?
Official or national languages: English, Malay.