Offset
The time difference between Kyoto and Kuala Lumpur is 1 hour.
Kyoto (JST) is ahead of Kuala Lumpur (GMT+8).
JST: UTC+9
GMT+8: UTC+8
Neither Kyoto nor Kuala Lumpur is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 10 AM–5 PM in Kyoto (9 AM–4 PM in Kuala Lumpur).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Kyoto (12:00 PM Kuala Lumpur).
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
Kyoto uses Japan Standard Time (JST). To call Japan, dial +81.
Kuala Lumpur uses Malaysia Time. To call Malaysia, dial +60.
Kuala Lumpur is approximately 3,100 miles southwest of Kyoto.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Kyoto | Kuala Lumpur | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Kyoto nor Kuala Lumpur 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
- 4:44 AM
- Sunset
- 7:10 PM
- Day length
- 14h 26m
- Sunrise
- 7:04 AM
- Sunset
- 7:22 PM
- Day length
- 12h 18m
Daylight overlap: 11h 6m — 8:04 AM–7:10 PM in Kyoto (7:04 AM–6:10 PM in Kuala Lumpur). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Japan Standard Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Japan Standard Time
- HND
- NRT
- ITM
- KIX
- UKB
- NGO
- NKM
- CTS
- OKD
- FUK
Airports in Malaysia Time
- KUL
- SZB
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Kyoto in Kuala Lumpur?
- 9:00 am Kyoto is 8:00 am Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 12:00 pm Kyoto in Kuala Lumpur?
- 12:00 pm Kyoto is 11:00 am Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 12:30 pm Kyoto in Kuala Lumpur?
- 12:30 pm Kyoto is 11:30 am Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 2:00 pm Kyoto in Kuala Lumpur?
- 2:00 pm Kyoto is 1:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 5:00 pm Kyoto in Kuala Lumpur?
- 5:00 pm Kyoto is 4:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 11:30 pm Kyoto in Kuala Lumpur?
- 11:30 pm Kyoto is 10:30 pm Kuala Lumpur.