Offset
The time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Seoul is 1 hour.
Kuala Lumpur (GMT+8) is behind Seoul (KST).
GMT+8: UTC+8
KST: UTC+9
Neither Kuala Lumpur nor Seoul is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–4 PM in Kuala Lumpur (10 AM–5 PM in Seoul).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 12:00 PM Kuala Lumpur (1:00 PM Seoul).
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.
South Korea
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Lunar New YearMon, Feb 16
- Lunar New YearTue, Feb 17
- Lunar New YearWed, Feb 18
- Independence Movement DayMon, Mar 2
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Children's DayTue, May 5
- Buddha's BirthdayMon, May 25
- Local Election DayWed, Jun 3
- Memorial DaySat, Jun 6
- Constitution DayFri, Jul 17
- Liberation DayMon, Aug 17
- ChuseokThu, Sep 24
- ChuseokFri, Sep 25
- ChuseokSat, Sep 26
- National Foundation DayMon, Oct 5
- Hangul DayFri, Oct 9
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
About these zones
Kuala Lumpur uses Malaysia Time. To call Malaysia, dial +60.
Seoul uses Korea Standard Time (KST). To call South Korea, dial +82.
Seoul is approximately 2,850 miles northeast of Kuala Lumpur.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Kuala Lumpur | Seoul | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Kuala Lumpur nor Seoul 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
- 7:21 PM
- Day length
- 12h 18m
- Sunrise
- 5:12 AM
- Sunset
- 7:51 PM
- Day length
- 14h 38m
Daylight overlap: 11h 47m — 7:04 AM–6:51 PM in Kuala Lumpur (8:04 AM–7:51 PM in Seoul). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Malaysia Time
- KUL
- SZB
Airports in Korea Standard Time
- GMP
- ICN
- PUS
- TAE
- CJJ
- KWJ
- MWX
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Kuala Lumpur in Seoul?
- 9:00 am Kuala Lumpur is 10:00 am Seoul.
- What is 12:00 pm Kuala Lumpur in Seoul?
- 12:00 pm Kuala Lumpur is 1:00 pm Seoul.
- What is 12:30 pm Kuala Lumpur in Seoul?
- 12:30 pm Kuala Lumpur is 1:30 pm Seoul.
- What is 2:00 pm Kuala Lumpur in Seoul?
- 2:00 pm Kuala Lumpur is 3:00 pm Seoul.
- What is 5:00 pm Kuala Lumpur in Seoul?
- 5:00 pm Kuala Lumpur is 6:00 pm Seoul.
- What is 11:30 pm Kuala Lumpur in Seoul?
- 11:30 pm Kuala Lumpur is 12:30 am Seoul, the next day.