Kuala Lumpur to Los Angeles Time Converter
Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Kuala Lumpur right now. 9:00 AM in Kuala Lumpur is 5:00 PM in Los Angeles (the day before).
Time now: Kuala Lumpur and Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Kuala Lumpur right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 16 hours at some times of the year and 15 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Kuala Lumpur and Los Angeles are about 14,137 km (8,784 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Kuala Lumpur is on UTC+08:00 (UTC+08:00) and Los Angeles is on PST (UTC-08:00).
Kuala Lumpur to Los Angeles conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Kuala Lumpur | Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PMprevious day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
Best time to meet between Kuala Lumpur and Los Angeles
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Kuala Lumpur = 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Los Angeles
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Los Angeles change?
Yes. Right now Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Kuala Lumpur. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Los Angeles moves its clocks forward. Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Kuala Lumpur from then (it was 16 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Los Angeles moves its clocks back. Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Kuala Lumpur from then (it was 15 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Kuala Lumpur is 5:00 PM (previous day) to 2:00 AM in Los Angeles.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Los Angeles is 1:00 AM (next day) to 10:00 AM (next day) in Kuala Lumpur.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Kuala Lumpur right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 16 hours at some times of the year and 15 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Kuala Lumpur to Los Angeles?
Subtract 16 hours from the Kuala Lumpur time to get the Los Angeles time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Kuala Lumpur is 5:00 PM in Los Angeles (the day before). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Los Angeles?
It is 4:24 PM in Los Angeles on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 8:24 AM in Kuala Lumpur.
Does the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Los Angeles change during the year?
Yes. Right now Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Kuala Lumpur. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Los Angeles moves its clocks forward. Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Kuala Lumpur from then (it was 16 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Los Angeles moves its clocks back. Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Kuala Lumpur from then (it was 15 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Kuala Lumpur and Los Angeles?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Kuala Lumpur = 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Los Angeles. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.