Offset
There is no time difference between Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur.
Hong Kong (HKT) is currently the same time as Kuala Lumpur (GMT+8).
HKT: UTC+8
GMT+8: UTC+8
Neither Hong Kong nor Kuala Lumpur is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Hong Kong (9 AM–5 PM in Kuala Lumpur).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Hong Kong (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.
Hong Kong
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Lunar New YearTue, Feb 17
- Second day of Lunar New YearWed, Feb 18
- Third day of Lunar New YearThu, Feb 19
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Holy SaturdaySat, Apr 4
- Ching Ming FestivalSat, Apr 4
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Buddha's BirthdayMon, May 25
- Dragon Boat FestivalFri, Jun 19
- Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment DayWed, Jul 1
- Day following the Mid-Autumn FestivalSat, Sep 26
- National DayThu, Oct 1
- Chung Yeung FestivalMon, Oct 19
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Boxing DaySat, Dec 26
About these zones
Hong Kong uses Hong Kong Time (HKT). To call Hong Kong, dial +852.
Kuala Lumpur uses Malaysia Time. To call Malaysia, dial +60.
Kuala Lumpur is approximately 1,550 miles southwest of Hong Kong.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Hong Kong | 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 Hong Kong 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
- 5:40 AM
- Sunset
- 7:06 PM
- Day length
- 13h 26m
- Sunrise
- 7:04 AM
- Sunset
- 7:21 PM
- Day length
- 12h 18m
Daylight overlap: 12h 2m — 7:04 AM–7:06 PM in Hong Kong (7:04 AM–7:06 PM in Kuala Lumpur). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Hong Kong Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Hong Kong Time
- HKG
Airports in Malaysia Time
- KUL
- SZB
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Hong Kong in Kuala Lumpur?
- 9:00 am Hong Kong is 9:00 am Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 12:00 pm Hong Kong in Kuala Lumpur?
- 12:00 pm Hong Kong is 12:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 12:30 pm Hong Kong in Kuala Lumpur?
- 12:30 pm Hong Kong is 12:30 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 2:00 pm Hong Kong in Kuala Lumpur?
- 2:00 pm Hong Kong is 2:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 5:00 pm Hong Kong in Kuala Lumpur?
- 5:00 pm Hong Kong is 5:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 11:30 pm Hong Kong in Kuala Lumpur?
- 11:30 pm Hong Kong is 11:30 pm Kuala Lumpur.