Offset
There is no time difference between Guangzhou and Kuala Lumpur.
Guangzhou (CST) is currently the same time as Kuala Lumpur (GMT+8).
CST: UTC+8
GMT+8: UTC+8
Neither Guangzhou nor Kuala Lumpur is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Guangzhou (9 AM–5 PM in Kuala Lumpur).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Guangzhou (1:00 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.
China
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)Tue, Feb 17
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Dragon Boat FestivalFri, Jun 19
- Mid-Autumn FestivalFri, Sep 25
- National DayThu, Oct 1
About these zones
Guangzhou uses China Standard Time (CST). To call China, dial +86.
Kuala Lumpur uses Malaysia Time. To call Malaysia, dial +60.
Kuala Lumpur is approximately 1,600 miles southwest of Guangzhou.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Guangzhou | Kuala Lumpur | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Guangzhou 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
- 5:42 AM
- Sunset
- 7:12 PM
- Day length
- 13h 31m
- Sunrise
- 7:04 AM
- Sunset
- 7:22 PM
- Day length
- 12h 18m
Daylight overlap: 12h 8m — 7:04 AM–7:12 PM in Guangzhou (7:04 AM–7:12 PM in Kuala Lumpur). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in China Standard Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in China Standard Time
- PVG
- SHA
- PEK
- PKX
- SZX
- CAN
- FUO
- CTU
- TFU
- TSN
Airports in Malaysia Time
- KUL
- SZB
Related conversions
Common conversions
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- 9:00 am Guangzhou is 9:00 am Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 12:00 pm Guangzhou in Kuala Lumpur?
- 12:00 pm Guangzhou is 12:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 12:30 pm Guangzhou in Kuala Lumpur?
- 12:30 pm Guangzhou is 12:30 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 2:00 pm Guangzhou in Kuala Lumpur?
- 2:00 pm Guangzhou is 2:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 5:00 pm Guangzhou in Kuala Lumpur?
- 5:00 pm Guangzhou is 5:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 11:30 pm Guangzhou in Kuala Lumpur?
- 11:30 pm Guangzhou is 11:30 pm Kuala Lumpur.