Offset
The time difference between Abu Dhabi and Kuala Lumpur is 4 hours.
Abu Dhabi (GST) is behind Kuala Lumpur (GMT+8).
GST: UTC+4
GMT+8: UTC+8
Neither Abu Dhabi nor Kuala Lumpur is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–1 PM in Abu Dhabi (1 PM–5 PM in Kuala Lumpur).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 11:00 AM Abu Dhabi (3:00 PM Kuala Lumpur).
About these zones
Abu Dhabi uses Gulf Standard Time (GST). To call United Arab Emirates, dial +971.
Kuala Lumpur uses Malaysia Time. To call Malaysia, dial +60.
Kuala Lumpur is approximately 3,450 miles east of Abu Dhabi.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Abu Dhabi | Kuala Lumpur | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 3:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Abu Dhabi nor Kuala Lumpur observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 5:34 AM
- Sunset
- 7:10 PM
- Day length
- 13h 36m
- Sunrise
- 7:04 AM
- Sunset
- 7:22 PM
- Day length
- 12h 18m
Daylight overlap: 9h 48m — 5:34 AM–3:22 PM in Abu Dhabi (9:34 AM–7:22 PM in Kuala Lumpur). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Gulf Standard Time
- DWC
- DXB
- SHJ
- AUH
Airports in Malaysia Time
- KUL
- SZB
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Abu Dhabi in Kuala Lumpur?
- 9:00 am Abu Dhabi is 1:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 12:00 pm Abu Dhabi in Kuala Lumpur?
- 12:00 pm Abu Dhabi is 4:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 12:30 pm Abu Dhabi in Kuala Lumpur?
- 12:30 pm Abu Dhabi is 4:30 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 2:00 pm Abu Dhabi in Kuala Lumpur?
- 2:00 pm Abu Dhabi is 6:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 5:00 pm Abu Dhabi in Kuala Lumpur?
- 5:00 pm Abu Dhabi is 9:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 11:30 pm Abu Dhabi in Kuala Lumpur?
- 11:30 pm Abu Dhabi is 3:30 am Kuala Lumpur, the next day.