Local time
Current time in Kuala Lumpur
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Kuala Lumpur at a glance
Time zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
UTC offset
UTC+8
Coordinates
3.14°N · 101.69°E
Country
Malaysia 🇲🇾
Dialing code
+60
Language
Malay
City essentials
Kuala Lumpur stays on Asia/Kuala_Lumpur throughout the year. When arranging a call across cities, you mainly need the fixed offset—not a seasonal clock switch.
Prayer times here use the Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM) method. For congregational prayer, follow a nearby mosque’s announcement.
Time & prayer in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is a diverse Asian capital where modern towers, local markets, and neighbouring cultural districts meet. Malaysian, Chinese, and Indian influences shape its daily life, alongside a visible Islamic identity and a wide network of mosques.
Kuala Lumpur follows Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (UTC+8) throughout the year, without daylight saving time. The clock at the top of the page updates live in your browser, making it useful when travelling or arranging a call across time zones.
Because the city is close to the equator, daylight remains relatively even through the year compared with cities much farther north or south. Sunrise, sunset, and prayer times still shift gradually from day to day with the sun and the city’s location.
Prayer times in Kuala Lumpur use the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) method listed in the city data. For congregational prayer, follow the announcement of a nearby mosque. You can view Monthly Prayer Times, check the Prayer Clock, or use the Qibla tool.
Date & prayer times
Today in Kuala Lumpur, Gregorian and Hijri.
Sunrise, sunset & day length
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Country
Malaysia 🇲🇾
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Frequently asked
What time zone is Kuala Lumpur in?
Kuala Lumpur uses the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone (UTC+8).
What is the UTC offset of Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur is on UTC+8. The offset can shift by an hour where daylight saving time is observed.
Which country is Kuala Lumpur in?
Kuala Lumpur is located in Malaysia.
How is the current time in Kuala Lumpur calculated?
The clock for Kuala Lumpur is computed in your browser from its IANA time zone, so it stays accurate without calling any external time service.