San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Time Converter
Kuala Lumpur is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco right now. 9:00 AM in San Francisco is 1:00 AM in Kuala Lumpur (next day).
Time now: San Francisco and Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 15 hours at some times of the year and 16 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
San Francisco and Kuala Lumpur are about 13,590 km (8,444 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now San Francisco is on PST (UTC-08:00) and Kuala Lumpur is on UTC+08:00 (UTC+08:00).
San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| San Francisco | Kuala Lumpur |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AMnext day |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AMnext day |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AMnext day |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AMnext day |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AMnext day |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AMnext day |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PMnext day |
Best time to meet between San Francisco and Kuala Lumpur
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM San Francisco = 9:00 AM – 10:00 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 San Francisco and Kuala Lumpur change?
Yes. Right now Kuala Lumpur is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks forward. Kuala Lumpur is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco from then (it was 16 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks back. Kuala Lumpur is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco from then (it was 15 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in San Francisco is 1:00 AM (next day) to 10:00 AM (next day) in Kuala Lumpur.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Kuala Lumpur is 5:00 PM (previous day) to 2:00 AM in San Francisco.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 15 hours at some times of the year and 16 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur?
Add 16 hours to the San Francisco time to get the Kuala Lumpur time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in San Francisco is 1:00 AM in Kuala Lumpur (next day). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Kuala Lumpur?
It is 8:24 AM in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 4:24 PM in San Francisco.
Does the time difference between San Francisco and Kuala Lumpur change during the year?
Yes. Right now Kuala Lumpur is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks forward. Kuala Lumpur is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco from then (it was 16 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks back. Kuala Lumpur is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco from then (it was 15 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between San Francisco and Kuala Lumpur?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM San Francisco = 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Kuala Lumpur. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.