Offset
The time difference between Nairobi and Kuala Lumpur is 5 hours.
Nairobi (EAT) is behind Kuala Lumpur (GMT+8).
EAT: UTC+3
GMT+8: UTC+8
Neither Nairobi nor Kuala Lumpur is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–12 PM in Nairobi (2 PM–5 PM in Kuala Lumpur).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 10:00 AM Nairobi (3:00 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.
Kenya
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Madaraka DayMon, Jun 1
- Mazingira DaySat, Oct 10
- Mashujaa DayTue, Oct 20
- Jamhuri DaySat, Dec 12
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Boxing DaySat, Dec 26
About these zones
Nairobi uses East Africa Time (EAT). To call Kenya, dial +254.
Kuala Lumpur uses Malaysia Time. To call Malaysia, dial +60.
Kuala Lumpur is approximately 4,500 miles east of Nairobi.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Nairobi | Kuala Lumpur | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 8:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 3:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 4:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Nairobi 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
- 6:31 AM
- Sunset
- 6:34 PM
- Day length
- 12h 3m
- Sunrise
- 7:04 AM
- Sunset
- 7:21 PM
- Day length
- 12h 18m
Daylight overlap: 7h 51m — 6:31 AM–2:21 PM in Nairobi (11:31 AM–7:21 PM in Kuala Lumpur). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in East Africa Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in East Africa Time
- NBO
- WIL
- KIS
Airports in Malaysia Time
- KUL
- SZB
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Nairobi in Kuala Lumpur?
- 9:00 am Nairobi is 2:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 12:00 pm Nairobi in Kuala Lumpur?
- 12:00 pm Nairobi is 5:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 12:30 pm Nairobi in Kuala Lumpur?
- 12:30 pm Nairobi is 5:30 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 2:00 pm Nairobi in Kuala Lumpur?
- 2:00 pm Nairobi is 7:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 5:00 pm Nairobi in Kuala Lumpur?
- 5:00 pm Nairobi is 10:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 11:30 pm Nairobi in Kuala Lumpur?
- 11:30 pm Nairobi is 4:30 am Kuala Lumpur, the next day.