Offset
The time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Kolkata is 2.5 hours.
Kuala Lumpur (GMT+8) is ahead of Kolkata (IST).
GMT+8: UTC+8
IST: UTC+5:30
Neither Kuala Lumpur nor Kolkata is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 12 PM–5 PM in Kuala Lumpur (9 AM–2 PM in Kolkata).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 2:00 PM Kuala Lumpur (11:30 AM Kolkata).
About these zones
Kuala Lumpur uses Malaysia Time. To call Malaysia, dial +60.
Kolkata uses India Standard Time (IST). To call India, dial +91.
Kolkata is approximately 1,600 miles northwest of Kuala Lumpur.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Kuala Lumpur | Kolkata | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 9:30 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 10:30 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 11:30 pm | -1 day |
| 3:00 am | 12:30 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 1:30 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 2:30 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 3:30 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 4:30 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 5:30 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 6:30 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 7:30 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 8:30 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 9:30 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 10:30 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 11:30 am | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 12:30 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 1:30 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 2:30 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 3:30 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 4:30 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 5:30 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 6:30 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 7:30 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 8:30 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Kuala Lumpur nor Kolkata 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
- 4:52 AM
- Sunset
- 6:21 PM
- Day length
- 13h 28m
Daylight overlap: 12h — 7:22 AM–7:22 PM in Kuala Lumpur (4:52 AM–4:52 PM in Kolkata). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in India Standard Time
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Airports in these zones
Airports in Malaysia Time
- KUL
- SZB
Airports in India Standard Time
- BOM
- NMI
- DEL
- BLR
- HYD
- AMD
- MAA
- CCU
- STV
- PNQ
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Kuala Lumpur in Kolkata?
- 9:00 am Kuala Lumpur is 6:30 am Kolkata.
- What is 12:00 pm Kuala Lumpur in Kolkata?
- 12:00 pm Kuala Lumpur is 9:30 am Kolkata.
- What is 12:30 pm Kuala Lumpur in Kolkata?
- 12:30 pm Kuala Lumpur is 10:00 am Kolkata.
- What is 2:00 pm Kuala Lumpur in Kolkata?
- 2:00 pm Kuala Lumpur is 11:30 am Kolkata.
- What is 5:00 pm Kuala Lumpur in Kolkata?
- 5:00 pm Kuala Lumpur is 2:30 pm Kolkata.
- What is 11:30 pm Kuala Lumpur in Kolkata?
- 11:30 pm Kuala Lumpur is 9:00 pm Kolkata.