Time Now in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 🇲🇾
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: GMT+8
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Kuala Lumpur is in the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone (UTC+08:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Kuala Lumpur
Daylight Hours in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur gets 12h 17m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kuala Lumpur is at 07:10 and sunset in Kuala Lumpur is at 19:27.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 56m near the December solstice to 12h 18m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Kuala Lumpur
What is the current local time in Kuala Lumpur?
The live local time in Kuala Lumpur is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Kuala Lumpur currently observes +08, with a standard offset of UTC+08:00.
What time zone is Kuala Lumpur in?
Kuala Lumpur uses the +08 time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+08:00.
Does Kuala Lumpur observe daylight saving time?
No. Kuala Lumpur stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Kuala Lumpur's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Kuala Lumpur.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 16 Jul ● | 05:54 | 07:10 | 13:19 | 16:44 | 19:27 | 20:57 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 05:54 | 07:10 | 13:19 | 16:44 | 19:27 | 20:57 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 05:54 | 07:11 | 13:19 | 16:44 | 19:27 | 20:57 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 05:54 | 07:11 | 13:19 | 16:44 | 19:27 | 20:57 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 05:55 | 07:11 | 13:19 | 16:44 | 19:27 | 20:57 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 05:55 | 07:11 | 13:19 | 16:44 | 19:27 | 20:57 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 05:55 | 07:11 | 13:19 | 16:44 | 19:27 | 20:57 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kuala Lumpur
Sunrise
in Kuala Lumpur
↑
7:10 AM
Sunset
in Kuala Lumpur
↓
7:27 PM
Day Length
12h 16m
Dawn
in Kuala Lumpur
6:48 AM
Dusk
in Kuala Lumpur
7:50 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kuala Lumpur
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
4.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 09:44
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:21
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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 11:01 on Thursday, July 16, 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 during standard time. 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 July 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kuala Lumpur today?
Today in Kuala Lumpur: sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset is at 19:27, giving 12h 16m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kuala Lumpur tonight?
The moon phase over Kuala Lumpur tonight is Waxing Crescent with 4.3% 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.