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Current Time in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur is on Singapore Standard Time – SGT (UTC+8) right now. Kuala Lumpur does not observe daylight saving time.

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Asia/Singapore

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Time zone of Kuala Lumpur

Time zoneSingapore Standard Time
AbbreviationSGT
UTC offsetUTC+8
IANA time zone idAsia/Singapore
Daylight saving timeNot observed

Time difference between Kuala Lumpur and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New York13 hours behind--:--
Los Angeles16 hours behind--:--
London8 hours behind--:--
Paris7 hours behind--:--
Dubai4 hours behind--:--
India2 hours 30 minutes behind--:--
ManilaSame time--:--
Tokyo1 hour ahead--:--
Sydney3 hours ahead--:--
Toronto13 hours behind--:--

Daylight saving time in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+8 all year, so conversions never shift.

Kuala Lumpur time FAQ

What time is it in Kuala Lumpur right now?

Kuala Lumpur is on SGT (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 Singapore Standard Time, abbreviated SGT, UTC+8. Its IANA time zone id is Asia/Singapore.

Does Kuala Lumpur observe daylight saving time?

No. Kuala Lumpur stays on UTC+8 all year.

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

New York is 13 hours behind Kuala Lumpur.

Other cities in Malaysia

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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.