Time in Kuala Lumpur Now
Malaysia Time (MYT) · UTC+8
About Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia and its main financial and commercial centre, known for the Petronas Twin Towers, its street food and its mix of Malay, Chinese and Indian cultures. Its airport is a busy hub for flights across Southeast Asia, so visitors and business partners regularly check its time.
Malaysia uses Malaysia Time, UTC+8, all year, with no daylight saving. The whole country, including Sabah and Sarawak on Borneo, shares the same time as Singapore, Hong Kong and Perth. Being close to the equator, days are roughly the same length all year, with sunset usually around 7pm.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kuala Lumpur in?
Kuala Lumpur is in the Malaysia Time time zone (MYT), which is UTC+8.
Does Kuala Lumpur observe daylight saving time?
No. Kuala Lumpur does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and UTC?
Kuala Lumpur is currently UTC+8.
What is the dialling code for Kuala Lumpur?
The international dialling code for Kuala Lumpur is +60.
When is the best time to call Kuala Lumpur from London?
Normal office hours don’t overlap. Early morning in one city and early evening in the other is usually the best compromise.