Kuala Lumpur → San Francisco: Time Difference
San Francisco is 15 hours behind Kuala Lumpur.
How the difference works
Kuala Lumpur uses Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (UTC+8 standard time) and San Francisco uses America/Los_Angeles (UTC-8 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 16 hours behind Kuala Lumpur. San Francisco observes daylight saving time while Kuala Lumpur does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
Distance: about 13,590 km (8,445 mi) great-circle distance.
Kuala Lumpur → San Francisco, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and San Francisco?
In standard time, San Francisco is 16 hours behind Kuala Lumpur. San Francisco observes daylight saving time while Kuala Lumpur does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
When it is 9:00 in Kuala Lumpur, what time is it in San Francisco?
In standard time it is 17:00 the previous day in San Francisco. During daylight saving periods the answer can move by an hour — the live table on this page always reflects today's rules.
How far is San Francisco from Kuala Lumpur?
About 13,590 km (8,445 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.
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