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