Kuala Lumpur to New York Time Converter
New York is 13 hours behind Kuala Lumpur right now. 9:00 AM in Kuala Lumpur is 8:00 PM in New York (the day before).
Time now: Kuala Lumpur and New York
New York is 13 hours behind Kuala Lumpur right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 13 hours at some times of the year and 12 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Kuala Lumpur and New York are about 15,119 km (9,395 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Kuala Lumpur is on UTC+08:00 (UTC+08:00) and New York is on EST (UTC-05:00).
Kuala Lumpur to New York conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Kuala Lumpur | New York |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 AMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
Best time to meet between Kuala Lumpur and New York
There is no overlap between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places.
If both sides can be flexible (7 AM – 10 PM):
- 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM Kuala Lumpur = 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM New York
- 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Kuala Lumpur = 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM New York
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 New York change?
Yes. Right now New York is 13 hours behind Kuala Lumpur. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: New York moves its clocks forward. New York is 12 hours behind Kuala Lumpur from then (it was 13 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: New York moves its clocks back. New York is 13 hours behind Kuala Lumpur from then (it was 12 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Kuala Lumpur is 8:00 PM (previous day) to 5:00 AM in New York.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in New York is 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM (next day) in Kuala Lumpur.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and New York?
New York is 13 hours behind Kuala Lumpur right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 13 hours at some times of the year and 12 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Kuala Lumpur to New York?
Subtract 13 hours from the Kuala Lumpur time to get the New York time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Kuala Lumpur is 8:00 PM in New York (the day before). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in New York?
It is 7:23 PM in New York on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 8:23 AM in Kuala Lumpur.
Does the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and New York change during the year?
Yes. Right now New York is 13 hours behind Kuala Lumpur. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: New York moves its clocks forward. New York is 12 hours behind Kuala Lumpur from then (it was 13 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: New York moves its clocks back. New York is 13 hours behind Kuala Lumpur from then (it was 12 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Kuala Lumpur and New York?
The two places have no shared working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The nearest option is 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM Kuala Lumpur = 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM New York.