Time in Malaysia
Capital · Kuala Lumpur
2 time zones in Malaysia
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Malaysia Time |
UTC+08:00 | No | Kuala Lumpur | |
| Asia/Kuching Malaysia Time |
UTC+08:00 | No | Kuching |
About Malaysia
| Capital: | Kuala Lumpur |
|---|---|
| Region: | Asia · South-Eastern Asia |
| Population: | 34,231,700 |
| Currency: | Malaysian ringgit (MYR, RM) |
| Calling code: | +60 |
| Languages: | English, Malay |
| ISO codes: | MY / MYS |
| Internet domain: | .my |
Cities in Malaysia
- Batu Berendam
- Jenjarum
- Kanowit
- Kertih
- Kuala Penyu
- Tanjung Tokong
- Ladang Seri Kundang
- Pekan Nenas
- Peringat
- Batu Arang
- Tanjung Sepat
- Mersing
- Labis
- Marang
- Kuang
- Paka
- Bagan Serai
- Alor Gajah
- Batang Berjuntai
- Batu Feringgi
- Pelabuhan Klang
- Gua Musang
- Kuala Pilah
- Ranau
- Papar
- Kampong Kadok
- Kuala Kedah
- Kampar
- Pasir Mas
- Kampung Simpang Renggam
- Parit Raja
- Bukit Rambai
- Sabak Bernam
- Kepala Batas
- Kampung Tanjung Karang
- Pantai Remis
- Gurun
- Beaufort
- Kapit
- Kinarut
- Kampung Ayer Molek
- Kuala Lipis
- Pantai Cenang
Public holidays in Malaysia 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — Hari Tahun Baru
- 17 Feb — Tahun Baru Cina estimated
- 18 Feb — Tahun Baru Cina estimated
- 7 Mar — Hari Nuzul Al-Quran estimated
- 21 Mar — Hari Raya Aidil Fitri estimated
- 22 Mar — Hari Raya Aidil Fitri estimated
- 1 May — Hari Pekerja
- 27 May — Hari Raya Haji estimated
Frequently asked questions about time in Malaysia
How many time zones does Malaysia have?
Malaysia has 2 IANA time zones in use, currently covering 1 different UTC offsets (UTC+08:00). Check the list above to see which region uses which zone.
Does Malaysia use daylight saving time?
No. None of Malaysia’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia?
See the live clock on the Kuala Lumpur time page. Kuala Lumpur uses Asia/Kuala_Lumpur.