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What time is it in Malaysia?
Current time, time zone and cities in Malaysia
It is now 08:23 in Malaysia. Malaysia is currently 6 hours ahead of time in the Netherlands (Amsterdam).
It is currently morning in Malaysia.
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Distance
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Time zone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
UTC+8
Popular places in Malaysia
Sunrise (reference: capital of Malaysia)
06:58
Sunset (reference: capital of Malaysia)
19:02
Today
7 days ago
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In 21 days
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The other side of the world
The point directly opposite Malaysia on Earth is near San Antonio, Ecuador. The time there is now . At that point it is currently night. That point is exactly on the other side of the Earth: 3.1° S, 78.3° W.
Seasons
In Malaysia the difference between the longest and shortest day is only about 22 minutes. The longest day falls around 28 May.
The sun today
Today the sun reaches its highest point in Malaysia around 13:00. That is about 60 minutes after 12:00.
Local time and time zone — key facts
Malaysia uses the IANA time zone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (UTC+8).
This time zone does not use seasonal daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at 06:58 and sets at 19:02. Day length is 12 hours and 4 minutes.
Compared with the Netherlands (Amsterdam), the local time here is 6 hours later.
Best time to call
A convenient time is usually between 09:00 and 17:00 local time.
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Frequently asked questions about Malaysia
What time is it now in Malaysia?
It is currently 08:23 in Malaysia. It is morning there now.
What is the time difference with Malaysia?
Malaysia is currently 6 hours later relative to your local time. The clock runs ahead of time in the Netherlands
What time zone is Malaysia in?
Malaysia uses the time zone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (UTC+8).
What time does the sun rise in Malaysia?
Today the sun rises in Malaysia at 06:58.
What time does the sun set in Malaysia?
Today the sun sets in Malaysia at 19:02.
What is the best time to call someone in Malaysia?
A convenient time is usually between 09:00 and 17:00 local time in Malaysia. On this page you will find an overview with specific advice per time.
Where can I learn more about time zones and daylight saving?
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