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Phoenix to Kuala Lumpur time difference

Live time in both cities, a conversion table and the best hours to call.

Kuala Lumpur is 15 hours ahead of Phoenix right now. The difference is the same all year. When it is 9:00 AM in Phoenix, it is 12:00 AM in Kuala Lumpur.

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Today, hour by hour

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Green rows are inside 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

Phoenix to Kuala Lumpur time table

PhoenixKuala Lumpur
12:00 AM3:00 PM
1:00 AM4:00 PM
2:00 AM5:00 PM
3:00 AM6:00 PM
4:00 AM7:00 PM
5:00 AM8:00 PM
6:00 AM9:00 PM
7:00 AM10:00 PM
8:00 AM11:00 PM
9:00 AM12:00 AM (+1 day)
10:00 AM1:00 AM (+1 day)
11:00 AM2:00 AM (+1 day)
12:00 PM3:00 AM (+1 day)
1:00 PM4:00 AM (+1 day)
2:00 PM5:00 AM (+1 day)
3:00 PM6:00 AM (+1 day)
4:00 PM7:00 AM (+1 day)
5:00 PM8:00 AM (+1 day)
6:00 PM9:00 AM (+1 day)
7:00 PM10:00 AM (+1 day)
8:00 PM11:00 AM (+1 day)
9:00 PM12:00 PM (+1 day)
10:00 PM1:00 PM (+1 day)
11:00 PM2:00 PM (+1 day)

When the difference changes

DatesDifference
Oct 9, 2026 – Dec 31, 2027Kuala Lumpur is 15 hours ahead of Phoenix

Phoenix does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC-7 all year. Kuala Lumpur does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC+8 all year.

Best time to call Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from Phoenix

  • All year: no shared 9-to-5 hours. Workable window (7 AM–10 PM for both): 4:00 PM–10:00 PM in Phoenix (7:00 AM–1:00 PM in Kuala Lumpur).

Kuala Lumpur vs other US time zones

US cityJanuaryJuly
New York13 hours ahead12 hours ahead
Chicago14 hours ahead13 hours ahead
Denver15 hours ahead14 hours ahead
Phoenix15 hours ahead15 hours ahead
Los Angeles16 hours ahead15 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 Phoenix and Kuala Lumpur?

Kuala Lumpur is 15 hours ahead of Phoenix in January, all year.

If it is 8 PM in Phoenix, what time is it in Kuala Lumpur?

11:00 AM.

Does Kuala Lumpur use daylight saving time?

Kuala Lumpur does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC+8 all year.