Offset
The time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Hanoi is 1 hour.
Kuala Lumpur (GMT+8) is ahead of Hanoi (ICT).
GMT+8: UTC+8
ICT: UTC+7
Neither Kuala Lumpur nor Hanoi is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 10 AM–5 PM in Kuala Lumpur (9 AM–4 PM in Hanoi).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Kuala Lumpur (12:00 PM Hanoi).
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.
Vietnam
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Reunification DayThu, Apr 30
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- National DayWed, Sep 2
About these zones
Kuala Lumpur uses Malaysia Time. To call Malaysia, dial +60.
Hanoi uses Indochina Time (ICT). To call Vietnam, dial +84.
Hanoi is approximately 1,250 miles north of Kuala Lumpur.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Kuala Lumpur | Hanoi | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Kuala Lumpur nor Hanoi 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
- 5:15 AM
- Sunset
- 6:38 PM
- Day length
- 13h 22m
Daylight overlap: 12h 18m — 7:04 AM–7:22 PM in Kuala Lumpur (6:04 AM–6:22 PM in Hanoi). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Indochina Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Malaysia Time
- KUL
- SZB
Airports in Indochina Time
- HAN
- BKK
- DMK
- HPH
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Kuala Lumpur in Hanoi?
- 9:00 am Kuala Lumpur is 8:00 am Hanoi.
- What is 12:00 pm Kuala Lumpur in Hanoi?
- 12:00 pm Kuala Lumpur is 11:00 am Hanoi.
- What is 12:30 pm Kuala Lumpur in Hanoi?
- 12:30 pm Kuala Lumpur is 11:30 am Hanoi.
- What is 2:00 pm Kuala Lumpur in Hanoi?
- 2:00 pm Kuala Lumpur is 1:00 pm Hanoi.
- What is 5:00 pm Kuala Lumpur in Hanoi?
- 5:00 pm Kuala Lumpur is 4:00 pm Hanoi.
- What is 11:30 pm Kuala Lumpur in Hanoi?
- 11:30 pm Kuala Lumpur is 10:30 pm Hanoi.