Kuala Lumpur → Washington, D.C.: Time Difference
Washington, D.C. is 12 hours behind Kuala Lumpur.
How the difference works
Kuala Lumpur uses Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (UTC+8 standard time) and Washington, D.C. uses America/New_York (UTC-5 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 13 hours behind Kuala Lumpur. Washington, D.C. observes daylight saving time while Kuala Lumpur does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
Distance: about 15,338 km (9,531 mi) great-circle distance.
Kuala Lumpur → Washington, D.C., hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Washington, D.C.?
In standard time, Washington, D.C. is 13 hours behind Kuala Lumpur. Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?
In standard time it is 20:00 the previous day in Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C. from Kuala Lumpur?
About 15,338 km (9,531 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.
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