Offset
The time difference between Busan and Kuala Lumpur is 1 hour.
Busan (KST) is ahead of Kuala Lumpur (GMT+8).
KST: UTC+9
GMT+8: UTC+8
Neither Busan nor Kuala Lumpur is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 10 AM–5 PM in Busan (9 AM–4 PM in Kuala Lumpur).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Busan (12:00 PM Kuala Lumpur).
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
South Korea
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Lunar New YearMon, Feb 16
- Lunar New YearTue, Feb 17
- Lunar New YearWed, Feb 18
- Independence Movement DayMon, Mar 2
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Children's DayTue, May 5
- Buddha's BirthdayMon, May 25
- Local Election DayWed, Jun 3
- Memorial DaySat, Jun 6
- Constitution DayFri, Jul 17
- Liberation DayMon, Aug 17
- ChuseokThu, Sep 24
- ChuseokFri, Sep 25
- ChuseokSat, Sep 26
- National Foundation DayMon, Oct 5
- Hangul DayFri, Oct 9
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
About these zones
Busan uses Korea Standard Time (KST). To call South Korea, dial +82.
Kuala Lumpur uses Malaysia Time. To call Malaysia, dial +60.
Kuala Lumpur is approximately 2,800 miles southwest of Busan.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Busan | Kuala Lumpur | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Busan 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
- 5:10 AM
- Sunset
- 7:37 PM
- Day length
- 14h 27m
- Sunrise
- 7:04 AM
- Sunset
- 7:22 PM
- Day length
- 12h 18m
Daylight overlap: 11h 33m — 8:04 AM–7:37 PM in Busan (7:04 AM–6:37 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 Korea Standard Time
- GMP
- ICN
- PUS
- TAE
- CJJ
- KWJ
- MWX
Airports in Malaysia Time
- KUL
- SZB
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Busan in Kuala Lumpur?
- 9:00 am Busan is 8:00 am Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 12:00 pm Busan in Kuala Lumpur?
- 12:00 pm Busan is 11:00 am Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 12:30 pm Busan in Kuala Lumpur?
- 12:30 pm Busan is 11:30 am Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 2:00 pm Busan in Kuala Lumpur?
- 2:00 pm Busan is 1:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 5:00 pm Busan in Kuala Lumpur?
- 5:00 pm Busan is 4:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 11:30 pm Busan in Kuala Lumpur?
- 11:30 pm Busan is 10:30 pm Kuala Lumpur.