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Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo Converter

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Kuala Lumpur12:36 pmFri, Jun 5
Kuala LumpurGMT+8
Malaysia · UTC+8
12:36 pmFri, Jun 5
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TokyoJST
Japan · UTC+9
1:36 pmFri, Jun 5
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Offset

The time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Tokyo is 1 hour.

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Kuala Lumpur (GMT+8) is behind Tokyo (JST).

GMT+8: UTC+8

JST: UTC+9

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

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–4 PM in Kuala Lumpur (10 AM–5 PM in Tokyo).

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

Suggested time: 12:00 PM Kuala Lumpur (1:00 PM Tokyo).

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.

Japan

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Coming of Age DayMon, Jan 12
  • Foundation DayWed, Feb 11
  • The Emperor's BirthdayMon, Feb 23
  • Vernal Equinox DayFri, Mar 20
  • Shōwa DayWed, Apr 29
  • Constitution Memorial DayWed, May 6
  • Greenery DayMon, May 4
  • Children's DayTue, May 5
  • Marine DayMon, Jul 20
  • Mountain DayTue, Aug 11
  • Respect for the Aged DayMon, Sep 21
  • Autumnal Equinox DayWed, Sep 23
  • Sports DayMon, Oct 12
  • Culture DayTue, Nov 3
  • Labour Thanksgiving DayMon, Nov 23

About these zones

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

Tokyo uses Japan Standard Time (JST). To call Japan, dial +81.

Tokyo is approximately 3,300 miles northeast of Kuala Lumpur.

Quick reference

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

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

Daylight saving time

Neither Kuala Lumpur nor Tokyo 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
7:21 PM
Day length
12h 18m
Tokyo
Sunrise
4:27 AM
Sunset
6:54 PM
Day length
14h 28m

Daylight overlap: 10h 51m — 7:04 AM–5:54 PM in Kuala Lumpur (8:04 AM–6:54 PM in Tokyo). 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 Japan Standard Time

  • HND
  • NRT
  • ITM
  • KIX
  • UKB
  • NGO
  • NKM
  • CTS
  • OKD
  • FUK

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Kuala Lumpur in Tokyo?
9:00 am Kuala Lumpur is 10:00 am Tokyo.
What is 12:00 pm Kuala Lumpur in Tokyo?
12:00 pm Kuala Lumpur is 1:00 pm Tokyo.
What is 12:30 pm Kuala Lumpur in Tokyo?
12:30 pm Kuala Lumpur is 1:30 pm Tokyo.
What is 2:00 pm Kuala Lumpur in Tokyo?
2:00 pm Kuala Lumpur is 3:00 pm Tokyo.
What is 5:00 pm Kuala Lumpur in Tokyo?
5:00 pm Kuala Lumpur is 6:00 pm Tokyo.
What is 11:30 pm Kuala Lumpur in Tokyo?
11:30 pm Kuala Lumpur is 12:30 am Tokyo, the next day.