Sydney → Kuala Lumpur: Time Difference
Kuala Lumpur is 2 hours behind Sydney.
How the difference works
Sydney uses Australia/Sydney (UTC+10 standard time) and Kuala Lumpur uses Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (UTC+8 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 2 hours behind Sydney. Sydney observes daylight saving time while Kuala Lumpur does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
Distance: about 6,615 km (4,110 mi) great-circle distance.
Sydney → Kuala Lumpur, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and Kuala Lumpur?
In standard time, Kuala Lumpur is 2 hours behind Sydney. Sydney 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 Sydney, what time is it in Kuala Lumpur?
In standard time it is 07:00 in Kuala Lumpur. 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 Kuala Lumpur from Sydney?
About 6,615 km (4,110 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.