Current Time in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, operates on Malaysia Time (MYT), a fixed UTC+8 offset based on the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur timezone identifier. Malaysia does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays the same all year round.

Kuala Lumpur time vs major cities

City	Difference from Kuala Lumpur
Singapore 🇸🇬	Same time
Tokyo 🇯🇵	+1 hour
New Delhi 🇮🇳	−2h 30m
London 🇬🇧	−8 hours (winter) / −7 hours (summer)
New York 🇺🇸	−13 hours (winter) / −12 hours (summer)
Sydney 🇦🇺	+2 hours (winter) / +3 hours (summer)

Nearby cities & time zones

Singapore Manila Shanghai Taipei

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Kuala Lumpur in?▾

Kuala Lumpur is in the Malaysia Time zone (MYT), using the IANA timezone identifier Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, at a fixed UTC+8 offset.

Does Malaysia observe daylight saving time?▾

No. Malaysia does not use daylight saving time — clocks stay at UTC+8 throughout the entire year.

Is Kuala Lumpur time the same as Singapore time?▾

Yes — Kuala Lumpur and Singapore are both on UTC+8 and always show the same time, year-round.

What is the UTC offset for Kuala Lumpur?▾

The UTC offset for Kuala Lumpur is always UTC+8, with no seasonal change.