Offset
There is no time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Chongqing.
Kuala Lumpur (GMT+8) is currently the same time as Chongqing (CST).
GMT+8: UTC+8
CST: UTC+8
Neither Kuala Lumpur nor Chongqing is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Kuala Lumpur (9 AM–5 PM in Chongqing).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Kuala Lumpur (1:00 PM Chongqing).
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
Kuala Lumpur uses Malaysia Time. To call Malaysia, dial +60.
Chongqing uses China Standard Time (CST). To call China, dial +86.
Chongqing is approximately 1,850 miles north of Kuala Lumpur.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Kuala Lumpur | Chongqing | 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 Kuala Lumpur nor Chongqing 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
- 5:54 AM
- Sunset
- 7:53 PM
- Day length
- 13h 59m
Daylight overlap: 12h 18m — 7:04 AM–7:22 PM in Kuala Lumpur (7:04 AM–7:22 PM in Chongqing). 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 Malaysia Time
- KUL
- SZB
Airports in China Standard Time
- PVG
- SHA
- PEK
- PKX
- SZX
- CAN
- FUO
- CTU
- TFU
- TSN
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Kuala Lumpur in Chongqing?
- 9:00 am Kuala Lumpur is 9:00 am Chongqing.
- What is 12:00 pm Kuala Lumpur in Chongqing?
- 12:00 pm Kuala Lumpur is 12:00 pm Chongqing.
- What is 12:30 pm Kuala Lumpur in Chongqing?
- 12:30 pm Kuala Lumpur is 12:30 pm Chongqing.
- What is 2:00 pm Kuala Lumpur in Chongqing?
- 2:00 pm Kuala Lumpur is 2:00 pm Chongqing.
- What is 5:00 pm Kuala Lumpur in Chongqing?
- 5:00 pm Kuala Lumpur is 5:00 pm Chongqing.
- What is 11:30 pm Kuala Lumpur in Chongqing?
- 11:30 pm Kuala Lumpur is 11:30 pm Chongqing.