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