New York to Kuala Lumpur time converter

Kuala Lumpur is 12 hours ahead of New York. When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 9:00 PM in Kuala Lumpur.

New York EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Kuala Lumpur MYT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

New York
United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Wed, Oct 21
MYTUTC+8+12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

New York to Kuala Lumpur conversion table

Every hour of today in New York and the matching time in Kuala Lumpur. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in New York (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Kuala Lumpur): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because New York and Kuala Lumpur switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +12h

Distance

New York and Kuala Lumpur are 15,119 km (9,395 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between New York and Kuala Lumpur?

Kuala Lumpur is 12 hours ahead of New York.

What time is it in Kuala Lumpur when it is 9 AM in New York?

When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 9:00 PM in Kuala Lumpur.

When is the best time to call Kuala Lumpur from New York?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in New York (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Kuala Lumpur): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between New York and Kuala Lumpur change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.