Offset
The time difference between Canberra and Kuala Lumpur is 2 hours.
Canberra (AEST) is ahead of Kuala Lumpur (GMT+8).
AEST: UTC+10
GMT+8: UTC+8
Neither Canberra nor Kuala Lumpur is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 11 AM–5 PM in Canberra (9 AM–3 PM in Kuala Lumpur).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 2:00 PM Canberra (12:00 PM Kuala Lumpur).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.
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.
Australia
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Australia DayMon, Jan 26
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- St. Stephen's DayMon, Dec 28
About these zones
Canberra uses Australian Eastern Time (AEST, or AEDT). To call Australia, dial +61.
Kuala Lumpur uses Malaysia Time. To call Malaysia, dial +60.
Kuala Lumpur is approximately 4,050 miles northwest of Canberra.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Canberra | Kuala Lumpur | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Canberra observes daylight saving time; Kuala Lumpur does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Canberra transitions: on Sunday, October 4, 2026, clocks spring forward from AEST to AEDT.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 7:08 AM
- Sunset
- 4:59 PM
- Day length
- 9h 51m
- Sunrise
- 7:04 AM
- Sunset
- 7:22 PM
- Day length
- 12h 18m
Daylight overlap: 7h 55m — 9:04 AM–4:59 PM in Canberra (7:04 AM–2:59 PM in Kuala Lumpur). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Australian Eastern Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Australian Eastern Time
- SYD
- CBR
Airports in Malaysia Time
- KUL
- SZB
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Canberra in Kuala Lumpur?
- 9:00 am Canberra is 7:00 am Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 12:00 pm Canberra in Kuala Lumpur?
- 12:00 pm Canberra is 10:00 am Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 12:30 pm Canberra in Kuala Lumpur?
- 12:30 pm Canberra is 10:30 am Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 2:00 pm Canberra in Kuala Lumpur?
- 2:00 pm Canberra is 12:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 5:00 pm Canberra in Kuala Lumpur?
- 5:00 pm Canberra is 3:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 11:30 pm Canberra in Kuala Lumpur?
- 11:30 pm Canberra is 9:30 pm Kuala Lumpur.