Offset
The time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul is 5 hours.
Kuala Lumpur (GMT+8) is ahead of Istanbul (TRT).
GMT+8: UTC+8
TRT: UTC+3
Neither Kuala Lumpur nor Istanbul is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 2 PM–5 PM in Kuala Lumpur (9 AM–12 PM in Istanbul).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 3:00 PM Kuala Lumpur (10:00 AM Istanbul).
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.
Turkey
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- National Independence & Children's DayThu, Apr 23
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Atatürk Commemoration & Youth DayTue, May 19
- Democracy and National Unity DayWed, Jul 15
- Victory DaySun, Aug 30
- Republic DayThu, Oct 29
About these zones
Kuala Lumpur uses Malaysia Time. To call Malaysia, dial +60.
Istanbul uses Turkey Time (TRT). To call Turkey, dial +90.
Istanbul is approximately 5,200 miles northwest of Kuala Lumpur.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Kuala Lumpur | Istanbul | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 7:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 8:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 9:00 pm | -1 day |
| 3:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 4:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 5:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Kuala Lumpur nor Istanbul 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
- 7:12 AM
- Sunset
- 7:28 PM
- Day length
- 12h 16m
- Sunrise
- 5:54 AM
- Sunset
- 8:29 PM
- Day length
- 14h 35m
Daylight overlap: 8h 35m — 10:54 AM–7:28 PM in Kuala Lumpur (5:54 AM–2:28 PM in Istanbul). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Turkey Time
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Airports in these zones
Airports in Malaysia Time
- KUL
- SZB
Airports in Turkey Time
- IST
- SAW
- ESB
- YEI
- ADB
- GZT
- DIY
- ADA
- COV
- ASR
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Kuala Lumpur in Istanbul?
- 9:00 am Kuala Lumpur is 4:00 am Istanbul.
- What is 12:00 pm Kuala Lumpur in Istanbul?
- 12:00 pm Kuala Lumpur is 7:00 am Istanbul.
- What is 12:30 pm Kuala Lumpur in Istanbul?
- 12:30 pm Kuala Lumpur is 7:30 am Istanbul.
- What is 2:00 pm Kuala Lumpur in Istanbul?
- 2:00 pm Kuala Lumpur is 9:00 am Istanbul.
- What is 5:00 pm Kuala Lumpur in Istanbul?
- 5:00 pm Kuala Lumpur is 12:00 pm Istanbul.
- What is 11:30 pm Kuala Lumpur in Istanbul?
- 11:30 pm Kuala Lumpur is 6:30 pm Istanbul.