Offset
The time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Quito is 13 hours.
Kuala Lumpur (GMT+8) is ahead of Quito (GMT-5).
GMT+8: UTC+8
GMT-5: UTC-5
Neither Kuala Lumpur nor Quito is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM, Mon–Fri) in Kuala Lumpur and Quito don't overlap on the same weekday. Quito is 13 hours behind Kuala Lumpur.
Realistic options: hand off asynchronously, or stretch one side by an hour to catch the other team at the start or end of their day.
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.
Ecuador
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- CarnivalMon, Feb 16
- CarnivalTue, Feb 17
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- International Workers' DayFri, May 1
- The Battle of PichinchaSun, May 24
- Declaration of Independence of QuitoMon, Aug 10
- Independence of GuayaquilFri, Oct 9
- All Souls' DayMon, Nov 2
- Independence of CuencaTue, Nov 3
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
About these zones
Kuala Lumpur uses Malaysia Time. To call Malaysia, dial +60.
Quito uses Ecuador Time. To call Ecuador, dial +593.
Quito is approximately 12,250 miles north of Kuala Lumpur.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Kuala Lumpur | Quito | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 11:00 am | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 12:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 1:00 pm | -1 day |
| 3:00 am | 2:00 pm | -1 day |
| 4:00 am | 3:00 pm | -1 day |
| 5:00 am | 4:00 pm | -1 day |
| 6:00 am | 5:00 pm | -1 day |
| 7:00 am | 6:00 pm | -1 day |
| 8:00 am | 7:00 pm | -1 day |
| 9:00 am | 8:00 pm | -1 day |
| 10:00 am | 9:00 pm | -1 day |
| 11:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 12:00 pm | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 pm | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Kuala Lumpur nor Quito 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
- 6:11 AM
- Sunset
- 6:17 PM
- Day length
- 12h 6m
Daylight overlap: 13m — 7:04 AM–7:17 AM in Kuala Lumpur (6:04 PM–6:17 PM in Quito). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Ecuador Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Malaysia Time
- KUL
- SZB
Airports in Ecuador Time
- UIO
- GYE
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Kuala Lumpur in Quito?
- 9:00 am Kuala Lumpur is 8:00 pm Quito, the previous day.
- What is 12:00 pm Kuala Lumpur in Quito?
- 12:00 pm Kuala Lumpur is 11:00 pm Quito, the previous day.
- What is 12:30 pm Kuala Lumpur in Quito?
- 12:30 pm Kuala Lumpur is 11:30 pm Quito, the previous day.
- What is 2:00 pm Kuala Lumpur in Quito?
- 2:00 pm Kuala Lumpur is 1:00 am Quito.
- What is 5:00 pm Kuala Lumpur in Quito?
- 5:00 pm Kuala Lumpur is 4:00 am Quito.
- What is 11:30 pm Kuala Lumpur in Quito?
- 11:30 pm Kuala Lumpur is 10:30 am Quito.