Sydney to Kuala Lumpur time converter
Kuala Lumpur is 3 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 6:00 AM in Kuala Lumpur.
Sydney AEDT
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Kuala Lumpur MYT
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
3:58 PM in Sydney, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Sydney to Kuala Lumpur conversion table
Every hour of today in Sydney and the matching time in Kuala Lumpur. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Sydney | Kuala Lumpur |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 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 call or meet
Both sides are at work from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Kuala Lumpur).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Sydney and Kuala Lumpur switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 20, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -3h
- Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -2h
- Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -3h
Distance
Sydney and Kuala Lumpur are 6,615 km (4,110 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Sydney and Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur is 3 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Kuala Lumpur when it is 9 AM in Sydney?
When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 6:00 AM in Kuala Lumpur.
When is the best time to call Kuala Lumpur from Sydney?
Both sides are at work from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Kuala Lumpur).
Does the time difference between Sydney 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.