Current Time in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

MYT

IANA Identifier

Asia/Kuala_Lumpur

UTC Offset

UTC+8

Country

Malaysia (MY)

Location Details

Coordinates

3.1390°, 101.6869°

Population

2.0M

Status

Capital City

Nearby Airports

• Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) — 50 km

Nearby Cities

• Bali — Indonesia
• Bangkok — Thailand
• Beijing — China
• Guangzhou — China
• Hanoi — Vietnam
• Ho Chi Minh City — Vietnam
• Hong Kong — China
• Jakarta — Indonesia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Kuala Lumpur in?

Kuala Lumpur is in the MYT time zone (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur), which is UTC+8 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Kuala Lumpur observe Daylight Saving Time?

Kuala Lumpur uses the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Kuala Lumpur?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Kuala Lumpur?

Kuala Lumpur has a UTC offset of UTC+8. This means it is 8 hours ahead of UTC.

What airports serve Kuala Lumpur?

Kuala Lumpur is served by Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).