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Kuala Lumpur to Kampala Converter

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Kuala Lumpur11:08 amMon, Jun 8
Kuala LumpurGMT+8
Malaysia · UTC+8
11:08 amMon, Jun 8
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KampalaEAT
C, Uganda · UTC+3
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Offset

The time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Kampala is 5 hours.

5 hours

Kuala Lumpur (GMT+8) is ahead of Kampala (EAT).

GMT+8: UTC+8

EAT: UTC+3

Neither Kuala Lumpur nor Kampala is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 2 PM–5 PM in Kuala Lumpur (9 AM–12 PM in Kampala).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 3:00 PM Kuala Lumpur (10:00 AM Kampala).

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.

Uganda

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Liberation DayMon, Jan 26
  • Archbishop Janani Luwum DayMon, Feb 16
  • International Women's DaySun, Mar 8
  • Good FridayFri, Apr 3
  • Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • Martyrs' DayWed, Jun 3
  • National Heroes' DayTue, Jun 9
  • Independence DayFri, Oct 9
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
  • Boxing DaySat, Dec 26

About these zones

Kuala Lumpur uses Malaysia Time. To call Malaysia, dial +60.

Kampala uses East Africa Time (EAT). To call Uganda, dial +256.

Kampala is approximately 4,800 miles west of Kuala Lumpur.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

Kuala LumpurKampalaDay
12:00 am7:00 pm-1 day
1:00 am8:00 pm-1 day
2:00 am9:00 pm-1 day
3:00 am10:00 pm-1 day
4:00 am11:00 pm-1 day
5:00 am12:00 amSame day
6:00 am1:00 amSame day
7:00 am2:00 amSame day
8:00 am3:00 amSame day
9:00 am4:00 amSame day
10:00 am5:00 amSame day
11:00 am6:00 amSame day
12:00 pm7:00 amSame day
1:00 pm8:00 amSame day
2:00 pm9:00 amSame day
3:00 pm10:00 amSame day
4:00 pm11:00 amSame day
5:00 pm12:00 pmSame day
6:00 pm1:00 pmSame day
7:00 pm2:00 pmSame day
8:00 pm3:00 pmSame day
9:00 pm4:00 pmSame day
10:00 pm5:00 pmSame day
11:00 pm6:00 pmSame day

Daylight saving time

Neither Kuala Lumpur nor Kampala 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

Kuala Lumpur
Sunrise
7:04 AM
Sunset
7:22 PM
Day length
12h 18m
Kampala
Sunrise
6:45 AM
Sunset
6:54 PM
Day length
12h 8m

Daylight overlap: 7h 37m — 11:45 AM–7:22 PM in Kuala Lumpur (6:45 AM–2:22 PM in Kampala). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Airports in these zones

Airports in Malaysia Time

  • KUL
  • SZB

Airports in East Africa Time

  • EBB

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Kuala Lumpur in Kampala?
9:00 am Kuala Lumpur is 4:00 am Kampala.
What is 12:00 pm Kuala Lumpur in Kampala?
12:00 pm Kuala Lumpur is 7:00 am Kampala.
What is 12:30 pm Kuala Lumpur in Kampala?
12:30 pm Kuala Lumpur is 7:30 am Kampala.
What is 2:00 pm Kuala Lumpur in Kampala?
2:00 pm Kuala Lumpur is 9:00 am Kampala.
What is 5:00 pm Kuala Lumpur in Kampala?
5:00 pm Kuala Lumpur is 12:00 pm Kampala.
What is 11:30 pm Kuala Lumpur in Kampala?
11:30 pm Kuala Lumpur is 6:30 pm Kampala.