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Kuala Lumpur ranks
#52 for largest capital by population.
Lat/Long: 3.14° N, 101.69° E
Elevation: 56 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Malaysia
State: Kuala Lumpur
IANA Timezone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of the sun
Timezone: +08
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Clocks in Kuala Lumpur are set to UTC+08:00 under the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur zone. Kuala Lumpur does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Sitting close to the equator, Kuala Lumpur sees day length barely change from month to month. Its elevation is a gentle 56 m. The closest large city is Singapore, about 309 km away. As one of Malaysia's largest cities, Kuala Lumpur is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Kuala Lumpur gets 12h 07m of daylight today, with sunrise at 07:05 and sunset at 19:12.
Time & Daylight in Kuala Lumpur
Daylight Hours in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur gets 12h 08m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kuala Lumpur is at 07:05 and sunset in Kuala Lumpur is at 19:12.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 56m near the December solstice to 12h 18m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 14 Sep ● | 05:53 | 07:04 | 13:09 | 16:10 | 19:13 | 20:43 |
| Tue, 15 Sep | 05:53 | 07:04 | 13:08 | 16:09 | 19:12 | 20:42 |
| Wed, 16 Sep | 05:53 | 07:04 | 13:08 | 16:09 | 19:12 | 20:42 |
| Thu, 17 Sep | 05:53 | 07:04 | 13:07 | 16:09 | 19:11 | 20:41 |
| Fri, 18 Sep | 05:53 | 07:03 | 13:07 | 16:09 | 19:11 | 20:41 |
| Sat, 19 Sep | 05:52 | 07:03 | 13:07 | 16:10 | 19:10 | 20:40 |
| Sun, 20 Sep | 05:52 | 07:03 | 13:06 | 16:10 | 19:10 | 20:40 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kuala Lumpur
Sunrise
in Kuala Lumpur
↑
7:05 AM
Sunset
in Kuala Lumpur
↓
7:12 PM
Day Length
12h 07m
Dawn
in Kuala Lumpur
6:43 AM
Dusk
in Kuala Lumpur
7:33 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kuala Lumpur
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
12.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:07
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:32
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Distances & Clock Changes in Kuala Lumpur
How Far Is Kuala Lumpur From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 309 km | SE (130deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,522 km | NNE (31deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,598 km | WNW (302deg) |
| Tokyo | 5,317 km | NE (42deg) |
| Dubai | 5,532 km | WNW (301deg) |
| Sydney | 6,615 km | SE (133deg) |
| Moscow | 8,127 km | NNW (328deg) |
| Paris | 10,424 km | NW (319deg) |
Kuala Lumpur's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kuala Lumpur and you would surface near Gualaquiza, Ecuador, about 42 km from the antipodal point at 3.1deg S, 78.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kuala Lumpur
What time is it in Kuala Lumpur right now?
The current local time in Kuala Lumpur is 19:52 on Monday, September 14, 2026. Kuala Lumpur follows the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone.
What time zone is Kuala Lumpur in?
Kuala Lumpur uses the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur IANA time zone (UTC+08:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur is UTC+08:00 right now. To convert UTC to Kuala Lumpur local time, shift the clock 08:00 hours forward.
Is Kuala Lumpur on daylight saving time right now?
No — Kuala Lumpur is not currently observing daylight saving time as of September 14, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kuala Lumpur today?
Kuala Lumpur sees sunrise at 07:05 and sunset at 19:12 today, giving 12h 07m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kuala Lumpur tonight?
The moon phase over Kuala Lumpur tonight is Waxing Crescent with 12.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Kuala Lumpur?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kuala Lumpur, clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.