Offset
The time difference between Dubai and Kuala Lumpur is 4 hours.
Dubai (GST) is behind Kuala Lumpur (GMT+8).
GST: UTC+4
GMT+8: UTC+8
Neither Dubai nor Kuala Lumpur is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–1 PM in Dubai (1 PM–5 PM in Kuala Lumpur).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 11:00 AM Dubai (3:00 PM Kuala Lumpur).
About these zones
Dubai 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 Dubai.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Dubai | 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 Dubai 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
- 5:29 AM
- Sunset
- 7:07 PM
- Day length
- 13h 38m
- Sunrise
- 7:04 AM
- Sunset
- 7:21 PM
- Day length
- 12h 18m
Daylight overlap: 9h 52m — 5:29 AM–3:21 PM in Dubai (9:29 AM–7:21 PM in Kuala Lumpur). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Gulf Standard Time
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 Dubai in Kuala Lumpur?
- 9:00 am Dubai is 1:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 12:00 pm Dubai in Kuala Lumpur?
- 12:00 pm Dubai is 4:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 12:30 pm Dubai in Kuala Lumpur?
- 12:30 pm Dubai is 4:30 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 2:00 pm Dubai in Kuala Lumpur?
- 2:00 pm Dubai is 6:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 5:00 pm Dubai in Kuala Lumpur?
- 5:00 pm Dubai is 9:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 11:30 pm Dubai in Kuala Lumpur?
- 11:30 pm Dubai is 3:30 am Kuala Lumpur, the next day.