Current local time in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The live clock above shows the time in Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur is in the Asia/Kuala Lumpur time zone, UTC+8 right now.
| Country | Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Region | Selangor |
| Population | about 1.4 million |
| Coordinates | 3.17° N, 101.70° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Kuala Lumpur |
| Abbreviation | UTC+8 |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Kuala Lumpur doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+8 all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:17 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 7:05 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 18 min |
| September equinox | 7:02 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 7:12 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 56 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Kuala Lumpur at about 1:22 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 73 minutes ahead of the sun, because Kuala Lumpur sits at 101.7° E, while its time zone is centred on 120.0° E.
Kuala Lumpur time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Kuala Lumpur |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 hours behind in Jan, 12 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 16 hours behind in Jan, 15 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 8 hours behind in Jan, 7 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 7 hours behind in Jan, 6 hours behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 4 hours behind | |
| Mumbai | 2.5 hours behind | |
| Shanghai | same time | |
| Tokyo | 1 hour ahead | |
| Sydney | 3 hours ahead in Jan, 2 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Kuala Lumpur |
|---|---|---|
| Shah Alam | 20 km (12 mi) | same time |
| Kelang | 23 km (14 mi) | same time |
| Seremban | 57 km (36 mi) | same time |
| Malacca | 123 km (76 mi) | same time |
| Muar | 159 km (99 mi) | same time |
| Ipoh | 174 km (108 mi) | same time |
| Kuantan | 194 km (121 mi) | same time |
| Batu Pahat | 200 km (125 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Malaysia
- George Town
- Kelang
- Johor Bahru
- Ipoh
- Malacca
- Kuching
- Kota Kinabalu
- Shah Alam
- Butterworth
- Kota Baharu
- Sandakan
- Seremban
- Kuantan
- Kuala Terengganu
- Tawau
- Sungai Petani
- Alor Setar
- Taiping
Questions people ask
What time zone is Kuala Lumpur in?
Kuala Lumpur is in the Asia/Kuala Lumpur time zone, UTC+8, all year.
Does Kuala Lumpur have daylight saving time?
Kuala Lumpur doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+8 all year.
Why isn't noon in Kuala Lumpur when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Kuala Lumpur's clocks follow a zone centred on 120.0° E, so on standard time they run about 73 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).