Time difference between Sydney and Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is 3 hours behind Sydney.

Australia · Australian Eastern Daylight Time

6:45 PM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Malaysia · Malaysia Time

3:45 PM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Sydney to Kuala Lumpur time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Kuala Lumpur?

Kuala Lumpur is 3 hours behind Sydney. Sydney is on UTC+11 and Kuala Lumpur is on UTC+8.

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?

The best time to call or meet is 12:00 PM–6:00 PM in Sydney (9:00 AM–3:00 PM in Kuala Lumpur), when both places are in normal office hours.

Does the time difference between Sydney and Kuala Lumpur change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, April 4, 2027, when Kuala Lumpur will be 2 hours behind Sydney.

Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Kuala Lumpur. More: time in Sydney · time in Kuala Lumpur