Kuala Lumpur time zone facts
| Date | Friday, October 2, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Malaysia Time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving | Not observed |
| Sunrise / sunset | 06:59 AM / 07:05 PM (Fri, October 2) |
| Country | Malaysia — one time zone nationwide |
| Coordinates | 3.14° N, 101.69° E |
New York to Kuala Lumpur time converter
When it is a given hour in New York, what time is it in Kuala Lumpur? Highlighted rows fall inside business hours (9 am–6 pm) in both cities — the best window for calls and meetings. These two cities' business hours don't overlap.
| New York | Kuala Lumpur |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 12:00 |
| 01:00 | 13:00 |
| 02:00 | 14:00 |
| 03:00 | 15:00 |
| 04:00 | 16:00 |
| 05:00 | 17:00 |
| 06:00 | 18:00 |
| 07:00 | 19:00 |
| 08:00 | 20:00 |
| 09:00 | 21:00 |
| 10:00 | 22:00 |
| 11:00 | 23:00 |
| 12:00 | 00:00 (next day) |
| 13:00 | 01:00 (next day) |
| 14:00 | 02:00 (next day) |
| 15:00 | 03:00 (next day) |
| 16:00 | 04:00 (next day) |
| 17:00 | 05:00 (next day) |
| 18:00 | 06:00 (next day) |
| 19:00 | 07:00 (next day) |
| 20:00 | 08:00 (next day) |
| 21:00 | 09:00 (next day) |
| 22:00 | 10:00 (next day) |
| 23:00 | 11:00 (next day) |
Kuala Lumpur time compared with world cities
Differences are relative to Kuala Lumpur. Where daylight saving applies, a gap can change by an hour during the year.
| City | UTC offset | Compared with Kuala Lumpur |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | UTC+3 | 5 hours behind |
| London | UTC+1 | 7 hours behind |
| New York | UTC−4 | 12 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | 15 hours behind |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | 4 hours behind |
| Moscow | UTC+3 | 5 hours behind |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | 1 hour ahead |
| Sydney | UTC+10 | 2 hours ahead |
Daylight saving time
Kuala Lumpur does not observe daylight saving time; the clock stays at UTC+8 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Kuala Lumpur
Sunrise, sunset and day length for the next 7 days (local time, including atmospheric refraction, ±2 minutes).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, October 2 | 06:59 AM | 07:05 PM | 12 h 5 min |
| Sat, October 3 | 06:59 AM | 07:04 PM | 12 h 5 min |
| Sun, October 4 | 06:59 AM | 07:04 PM | 12 h 5 min |
| Mon, October 5 | 06:59 AM | 07:03 PM | 12 h 5 min |
| Tue, October 6 | 06:58 AM | 07:03 PM | 12 h 5 min |
| Wed, October 7 | 06:58 AM | 07:03 PM | 12 h 4 min |
| Thu, October 8 | 06:58 AM | 07:02 PM | 12 h 4 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Kuala Lumpur
Photographers' soft, warm light (golden hour) happens while the sun is between 6° above and 4° below the horizon; blue hour follows between 4° and 6° below. Local times for Fri, October 2:
| Morning blue hour | 06:39 AM – 06:47 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 06:47 AM – 07:27 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 06:37 PM – 07:17 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 07:17 PM – 07:25 PM |
Golden hour calculator for any date or location
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and New York?
Kuala Lumpur is currently 12 hours ahead of New York.
What time zone is Kuala Lumpur in?
Kuala Lumpur is in Malaysia Time (UTC+8). IANA time zone ID: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur.
Does Kuala Lumpur observe daylight saving time?
Kuala Lumpur does not observe daylight saving time; the clock stays at UTC+8 all year.
When is golden hour in Kuala Lumpur?
On Fri, October 2, evening golden hour in Kuala Lumpur runs 06:37 PM – 07:17 PM and morning golden hour 06:47 AM – 07:27 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kuala Lumpur?
On Fri, October 2, sunrise in Kuala Lumpur is at 06:59 AM and sunset at 07:05 PM, a day length of 12 h 5 min (local time).