Kuala Lumpur does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on MYT year-round.
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MYT · UTC+8
Kuala Lumpur Time Zone: MYT and UTC+8
Kuala Lumpur operates on MYT (UTC+8), placing it ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by 8 hours. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Kuala_Lumpur.
Kuala Lumpur does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on MYT year-round. This means the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and cities that do observe daylight saving time will shift by one hour seasonally.
For scheduling calls with Kuala Lumpur, useful reference points: Kuala Lumpur is 8 hours ahead of London on GMT and 13 hours ahead of New York on EST. During US daylight saving time the difference with New York shifts by one hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Kuala Lumpur right now?
Kuala Lumpur follows MYT (UTC+8). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Kuala Lumpur, updated every second.
What time zone is Kuala Lumpur in?
Kuala Lumpur is in MYT (UTC+8). The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Kuala_Lumpur.
Does Kuala Lumpur observe daylight saving time?
Kuala Lumpur does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on MYT year-round.
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and London?
Kuala Lumpur (MYT, UTC+8) is 8 hours ahead of London During BST the difference changes by an hour..
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and New York?
Kuala Lumpur (MYT, UTC+8) is 13 hours ahead of New York During EDT the difference changes by an hour..