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Current Time in Kuala Lumpur

08:54:56 PM
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Timezone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (+08) · Malaysia
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About Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is located in Malaysia, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a major city with a population of around 1,453,975. It runs on Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time, currently UTC+8:00 relative to UTC. Kuala Lumpur does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.

  • CountryMalaysia
  • Population1,453,975
  • Latitude3.1412°
  • Longitude101.6865°
  • Time zoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
  • Current UTC offsetUTC+8:00
  • Daylight Saving TimeNot observed

Sunrise & Sunset in Kuala Lumpur Today

For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Kuala Lumpur's own coordinates.

Sunrise

Today6:58 AM

Sunset

Today7:02 PM

Daylight

Length12h 3m

Seasons in Kuala Lumpur

Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.

Spring

Starts around March 20
Sunrise07:17 AM
Sunset07:24 PM

Summer

Starts around June 21
Sunrise07:05 AM
Sunset07:23 PM

Fall

Starts around September 22
Sunrise07:02 AM
Sunset07:09 PM

Winter

Starts around December 21
Sunrise07:12 AM
Sunset07:08 PM

Daylight Saving Time

Kuala Lumpur does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC+8:00 year-round.

Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities

New York City
-12h
Los Angeles
-15h
Brooklyn
-12h
Chicago
-13h
Queens
-12h
Houston
-13h
Phoenix
-15h
Philadelphia
-12h
San Antonio
-13h
Manhattan
-12h

Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide

Shanghai China
Same time
Beijing China
Same time
Shenzhen China
Same time
Guangzhou China
Same time
Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo
-7h
Istanbul Turkey
-5h
Lagos Nigeria
-7h
Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
-1h
Chengdu China
Same time
Lahore Pakistan
-3h

Time Converters from Kuala Lumpur

Full hour-by-hour conversion, best time to call and daylight saving notes for Kuala Lumpur against 1 cities. Current difference shown against each.

Singapore same

Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Kuala Lumpur

What time zone is Kuala Lumpur in?

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia uses the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone. It is currently on UTC+8:00. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.

Does Kuala Lumpur observe Daylight Saving Time?

No. Kuala Lumpur does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so it stays on UTC+8:00 all year round and never changes its clocks.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Kuala Lumpur today?

The sun rises at 6:58 AM and sets at 7:02 PM in Kuala Lumpur today, giving 12h 3m of daylight.

What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and New York City?

New York City is 12 hours behind Kuala Lumpur right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.

What is the UTC offset for Kuala Lumpur?

Kuala Lumpur is currently UTC+8:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.

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