London to Kuala Lumpur Time Converter
Kuala Lumpur is 8 hours ahead of London right now. 9:00 AM in London is 5:00 PM in Kuala Lumpur.
Time now: London and Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is 8 hours ahead of London right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 7 hours at some times of the year and 8 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
London and Kuala Lumpur are about 10,545 km (6,552 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now London is on GMT (UTC+00:00) and Kuala Lumpur is on UTC+08:00 (UTC+08:00).
London to Kuala Lumpur conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| London | Kuala Lumpur |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AMnext day |
Best time to meet between London and Kuala Lumpur
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM London = 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Kuala Lumpur
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 London and Kuala Lumpur change?
Yes. Right now Kuala Lumpur is 8 hours ahead of London. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 28 March 2027: London moves its clocks forward. Kuala Lumpur is 7 hours ahead of London from then (it was 8 hours before).
- Sunday, 31 October 2027: London moves its clocks back. Kuala Lumpur is 8 hours ahead of London from then (it was 7 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in London is 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM (next day) in Kuala Lumpur.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Kuala Lumpur is 1:00 AM to 10:00 AM in London.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between London and Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur is 8 hours ahead of London right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 7 hours at some times of the year and 8 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert London to Kuala Lumpur?
Add 8 hours to the London time to get the Kuala Lumpur time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in London is 5:00 PM in Kuala Lumpur. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Kuala Lumpur?
It is 8:21 AM in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 12:21 AM in London.
Does the time difference between London and Kuala Lumpur change during the year?
Yes. Right now Kuala Lumpur is 8 hours ahead of London. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 28 March 2027: London moves its clocks forward. Kuala Lumpur is 7 hours ahead of London from then (it was 8 hours before). Sunday, 31 October 2027: London moves its clocks back. Kuala Lumpur is 8 hours ahead of London from then (it was 7 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between London and Kuala Lumpur?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM London = 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Kuala Lumpur. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.