Offset
The time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Abu Dhabi is 4 hours.
Kuala Lumpur (GMT+8) is ahead of Abu Dhabi (GST).
GMT+8: UTC+8
GST: UTC+4
Neither Kuala Lumpur nor Abu Dhabi is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 1 PM–5 PM in Kuala Lumpur (9 AM–1 PM in Abu Dhabi).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 3:00 PM Kuala Lumpur (11:00 AM Abu Dhabi).
About these zones
Kuala Lumpur uses Malaysia Time. To call Malaysia, dial +60.
Abu Dhabi uses Gulf Standard Time (GST). To call United Arab Emirates, dial +971.
Abu Dhabi is approximately 3,450 miles northwest of Kuala Lumpur.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Kuala Lumpur | Abu Dhabi | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 8:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 9:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 3:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 4:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Kuala Lumpur nor Abu Dhabi 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
- 7:04 AM
- Sunset
- 7:22 PM
- Day length
- 12h 18m
- Sunrise
- 5:34 AM
- Sunset
- 7:10 PM
- Day length
- 13h 36m
Daylight overlap: 9h 48m — 9:34 AM–7:22 PM in Kuala Lumpur (5:34 AM–3:22 PM in Abu Dhabi). 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 Malaysia Time
- KUL
- SZB
Airports in Gulf Standard Time
- DWC
- DXB
- SHJ
- AUH
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Kuala Lumpur in Abu Dhabi?
- 9:00 am Kuala Lumpur is 5:00 am Abu Dhabi.
- What is 12:00 pm Kuala Lumpur in Abu Dhabi?
- 12:00 pm Kuala Lumpur is 8:00 am Abu Dhabi.
- What is 12:30 pm Kuala Lumpur in Abu Dhabi?
- 12:30 pm Kuala Lumpur is 8:30 am Abu Dhabi.
- What is 2:00 pm Kuala Lumpur in Abu Dhabi?
- 2:00 pm Kuala Lumpur is 10:00 am Abu Dhabi.
- What is 5:00 pm Kuala Lumpur in Abu Dhabi?
- 5:00 pm Kuala Lumpur is 1:00 pm Abu Dhabi.
- What is 11:30 pm Kuala Lumpur in Abu Dhabi?
- 11:30 pm Kuala Lumpur is 7:30 pm Abu Dhabi.