Current Time in Malaysia 🇲🇾
Capital City: Kuala Lumpur
Largest Cities:
- Kuala Lumpur (Pop. 1,453,975)
- Johor Bahru (Pop. 858,118)
ISO Alpha-2: MY
ISO Alpha-3: MYS
IANA Time Zone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (UTC+08:00 · GMT+08:00)
Time Zones: UTC+08:00
Time Now in Major Cities in Malaysia
- Kuala Lumpur Tue 08:26:38
- Johor Bahru Tue 08:26:38
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur | Tue 08:26:38 |
| Johor Bahru | Tue 08:26:38 |
Time Now in All IANA Timezones for Malaysia
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Tue 08:26:38
| Timezone | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Asia/Kuala_Lumpur | Tue 08:26:38 |
Information about Malaysia
| Population | 35,977,838 |
| Area | 329,750 km² |
| ISO Numeric Code | 458 |
| Continent Code | AS |
| Top Level Domain | .my |
| Currency | (MYR) |
| Phone Prefix | +60 |
| Country Code | +60 |
Time in Malaysia — FAQ
Common questions about time zones, daylight saving, and cities in Malaysia.
How many time zones does Malaysia have?
Malaysia currently uses one UTC offset. The whole country shares the same UTC offset and DST rules.
What is the time in the capital of Malaysia?
Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia. The capital uses the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone — see the city pages below for live local time.
Does Malaysia observe daylight saving time?
Some regions of Malaysia may observe DST; others do not. The rule is set per IANA time zone, not per country. Modern operating systems apply the change automatically based on the city's IANA identifier — there is no manual configuration needed.
How many cities in Malaysia are listed on this page?
This page shows live local time for 2 cities across Malaysia. Each listed city links to its own page with the current local time, date, time zone and UTC offset.
What is the UTC offset for Malaysia?
Malaysia's primary UTC offset depends on the season and the specific region. Click any city in the list to see its current local time and exact offset, which already accounts for daylight saving if applicable.