Kuala Lumpur time zone facts
| Date | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Malaysia Time (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving | Not observed |
| Sunrise / sunset | 06:56 AM / 06:59 PM (Tue, October 20) |
| Country | Malaysia — one time zone nationwide |
| Coordinates | 3.14° N, 101.69° E |
New York to Kuala Lumpur time converter
New York hour by hour in Kuala Lumpur time. These two cities' business hours don't overlap.
| New York | Kuala Lumpur |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 12:00 |
| 01:00 | 13:00 |
| 02:00 | 14:00 |
| 03:00 | 15:00 |
| 04:00 | 16:00 |
| 05:00 | 17:00 |
| 06:00 | 18:00 |
| 07:00 | 19:00 |
| 08:00 | 20:00 |
| 09:00 | 21:00 |
| 10:00 | 22:00 |
| 11:00 | 23:00 |
| 12:00 | 00:00 (next day) |
| 13:00 | 01:00 (next day) |
| 14:00 | 02:00 (next day) |
| 15:00 | 03:00 (next day) |
| 16:00 | 04:00 (next day) |
| 17:00 | 05:00 (next day) |
| 18:00 | 06:00 (next day) |
| 19:00 | 07:00 (next day) |
| 20:00 | 08:00 (next day) |
| 21:00 | 09:00 (next day) |
| 22:00 | 10:00 (next day) |
| 23:00 | 11:00 (next day) |
Kuala Lumpur time compared with world cities
Relative to Kuala Lumpur; gaps with daylight-saving cities shift by an hour during the year.
| City | UTC offset | Compared with Kuala Lumpur |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | UTC+3 | 5 hours behind |
| London | UTC+1 | 7 hours behind |
| New York | UTC−4 | 12 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | 15 hours behind |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | 4 hours behind |
| Moscow | UTC+3 | 5 hours behind |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | 1 hour ahead |
| Sydney | UTC+11 | 3 hours ahead |
Daylight saving time
Kuala Lumpur does not observe daylight saving time; the clock stays at UTC+8 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Kuala Lumpur
Next 7 days, local time (±2 min).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, October 20 | 06:56 AM | 06:59 PM | 12 h 2 min |
| Wed, October 21 | 06:56 AM | 06:58 PM | 12 h 2 min |
| Thu, October 22 | 06:56 AM | 06:58 PM | 12 h 2 min |
| Fri, October 23 | 06:56 AM | 06:58 PM | 12 h 2 min |
| Sat, October 24 | 06:56 AM | 06:58 PM | 12 h 2 min |
| Sun, October 25 | 06:56 AM | 06:57 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| Mon, October 26 | 06:56 AM | 06:57 PM | 12 h 1 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Kuala Lumpur
Local times for Tue, October 20 (golden hour: sun 6° above to 4° below the horizon; blue hour: 4° to 6° below):
| Morning blue hour | 06:35 AM – 06:44 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 06:44 AM – 07:24 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 06:31 PM – 07:11 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 07:11 PM – 07:20 PM |
Golden hour calculator for any date or location
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and New York?
Kuala Lumpur is currently 12 hours ahead of New York.
What time zone is Kuala Lumpur in?
Kuala Lumpur is in Malaysia Time (UTC+8). IANA time zone ID: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur.
Does Kuala Lumpur observe daylight saving time?
Kuala Lumpur does not observe daylight saving time; the clock stays at UTC+8 all year.
When is golden hour in Kuala Lumpur?
On Tue, October 20, evening golden hour in Kuala Lumpur runs 06:31 PM – 07:11 PM and morning golden hour 06:44 AM – 07:24 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kuala Lumpur?
On Tue, October 20, sunrise in Kuala Lumpur is at 06:56 AM and sunset at 06:59 PM, a day length of 12 h 2 min (local time).