Kuala Lumpur to Sydney Time Converter
Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Kuala Lumpur right now. 9:00 AM in Kuala Lumpur is 12:00 PM in Sydney.
Time now: Kuala Lumpur and Sydney
Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Kuala Lumpur right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 2 hours at some times of the year and 3 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Kuala Lumpur and Sydney are about 6,615 km (4,110 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Kuala Lumpur is on UTC+08:00 (UTC+08:00) and Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11:00).
Kuala Lumpur to Sydney conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Kuala Lumpur | Sydney |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 AMnext day |
Best time to meet between Kuala Lumpur and Sydney
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Kuala Lumpur = 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Sydney
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 Sydney change?
Yes. Right now Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Kuala Lumpur. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: Sydney moves its clocks back. Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Kuala Lumpur from then (it was 3 hours before).
- Sunday, 3 October 2027: Sydney moves its clocks forward. Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Kuala Lumpur from then (it was 2 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Kuala Lumpur is 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM in Sydney.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Sydney is 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Kuala Lumpur.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Sydney?
Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Kuala Lumpur right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 2 hours at some times of the year and 3 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Kuala Lumpur to Sydney?
Add 3 hours to the Kuala Lumpur time to get the Sydney time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Kuala Lumpur is 12:00 PM in Sydney. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Sydney?
It is 1:10 PM in Sydney on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 10:10 AM in Kuala Lumpur.
Does the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Sydney change during the year?
Yes. Right now Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Kuala Lumpur. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 4 April 2027: Sydney moves its clocks back. Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Kuala Lumpur from then (it was 3 hours before). Sunday, 3 October 2027: Sydney moves its clocks forward. Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Kuala Lumpur from then (it was 2 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Kuala Lumpur and Sydney?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Kuala Lumpur = 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Sydney. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.