Offset
The time difference between Lyon and Kuala Lumpur is 6 hours.
Lyon (CEST) is behind Kuala Lumpur (GMT+8).
CEST: UTC+2
GMT+8: UTC+8
Lyon is currently observing daylight saving time; Kuala Lumpur is not.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–11 AM in Lyon (3 PM–5 PM in Kuala Lumpur).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 10:00 AM Lyon (4:00 PM Kuala Lumpur).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.
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.
France
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Victory in Europe DayFri, May 8
- Ascension DayThu, May 14
- Whit MondayMon, May 25
- Bastille DayTue, Jul 14
- Assumption DaySat, Aug 15
- All Saints' DaySun, Nov 1
- Armistice DayWed, Nov 11
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
About these zones
Lyon uses Central European Time (CET, or CEST). To call France, dial +33.
Kuala Lumpur uses Malaysia Time. To call Malaysia, dial +60.
Kuala Lumpur is approximately 6,400 miles east of Lyon.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Lyon | Kuala Lumpur | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 7:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 8:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 3:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 4:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 5:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Lyon observes daylight saving time; Kuala Lumpur does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Lyon transitions: on Sunday, October 25, 2026, clocks fall back from CEST to CET.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 5:52 AM
- Sunset
- 9:29 PM
- Day length
- 15h 36m
- Sunrise
- 7:04 AM
- Sunset
- 7:22 PM
- Day length
- 12h 18m
Daylight overlap: 7h 30m — 5:52 AM–1:22 PM in Lyon (11:52 AM–7:22 PM in Kuala Lumpur). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Central European Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Central European Time
- CDG
- LBG
- ORY
- MRS
- GNB
- LYS
- NCE
Airports in Malaysia Time
- KUL
- SZB
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Lyon in Kuala Lumpur?
- 9:00 am Lyon is 3:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 12:00 pm Lyon in Kuala Lumpur?
- 12:00 pm Lyon is 6:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 12:30 pm Lyon in Kuala Lumpur?
- 12:30 pm Lyon is 6:30 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 2:00 pm Lyon in Kuala Lumpur?
- 2:00 pm Lyon is 8:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 5:00 pm Lyon in Kuala Lumpur?
- 5:00 pm Lyon is 11:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 11:30 pm Lyon in Kuala Lumpur?
- 11:30 pm Lyon is 5:30 am Kuala Lumpur, the next day.