New York to Kuala Lumpur time difference
Live time in both cities, a conversion table and the best hours to call.
Kuala Lumpur is 12 hours ahead of New York right now. It is 13 hours ahead in January and 12 hours ahead in July. When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 10:00 PM (winter) or 9:00 PM (summer) in Kuala Lumpur.
Today, hour by hour
| New York | Kuala Lumpur |
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Green rows are inside 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
New York to Kuala Lumpur time table
| New York | Kuala Lumpur (January) | Kuala Lumpur (July) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 AM (+1 day) | 11:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM (+1 day) | 12:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 AM (+1 day) | 1:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 AM (+1 day) | 2:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM (+1 day) | 3:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 AM (+1 day) | 4:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM (+1 day) | 5:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM (+1 day) | 6:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM (+1 day) | 7:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 AM (+1 day) | 8:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM (+1 day) | 9:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 AM (+1 day) | 10:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 PM (+1 day) | 11:00 AM (+1 day) |
When the difference changes
| Dates | Difference |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Kuala Lumpur is 12 hours ahead of New York |
| Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027 | Kuala Lumpur is 13 hours ahead of New York |
| Mar 14, 2027 – Nov 6, 2027 | Kuala Lumpur is 12 hours ahead of New York |
| Nov 7, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Kuala Lumpur is 13 hours ahead of New York |
New York uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-5), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-4). Kuala Lumpur does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC+8 all year.
Best time to call Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from New York
- January: no shared 9-to-5 hours. Workable window (7 AM–10 PM for both): 7:00 AM–9:00 AM in New York (8:00 PM–10:00 PM in Kuala Lumpur); 6:00 PM–10:00 PM in New York (7:00 AM–11:00 AM in Kuala Lumpur).
- July: no shared 9-to-5 hours. Workable window (7 AM–10 PM for both): 7:00 AM–10:00 AM in New York (7:00 PM–10:00 PM in Kuala Lumpur); 7:00 PM–10:00 PM in New York (7:00 AM–10:00 AM in Kuala Lumpur).
Kuala Lumpur vs other US time zones
| US city | January | July |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 hours ahead | 12 hours ahead |
| Chicago | 14 hours ahead | 13 hours ahead |
| Denver | 15 hours ahead | 14 hours ahead |
| Phoenix | 15 hours ahead | 15 hours ahead |
| Los Angeles | 16 hours ahead | 15 hours ahead |
Convert a different date with the time zone converter, or plan a call with the meeting planner.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between New York and Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur is 13 hours ahead of New York in January and 12 hours ahead in July.
If it is 8 PM in New York, what time is it in Kuala Lumpur?
9:00 AM in winter and 8:00 AM in summer.
Does Kuala Lumpur use daylight saving time?
Kuala Lumpur does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC+8 all year.