Offset
The time difference between Riyadh and Kuala Lumpur is 5 hours.
Riyadh (AST) is behind Kuala Lumpur (GMT+8).
AST: UTC+3
GMT+8: UTC+8
Neither Riyadh nor Kuala Lumpur is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–12 PM in Riyadh (2 PM–5 PM in Kuala Lumpur).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 10:00 AM Riyadh (3:00 PM Kuala Lumpur).
Note: the working week in Saudi Arabia runs Sunday–Thursday; Friday–Saturday is the weekend, so overlap on those days is limited.
About these zones
Riyadh uses Arabia Standard Time (AST). To call Saudi Arabia, dial +966.
Kuala Lumpur uses Malaysia Time. To call Malaysia, dial +60.
Kuala Lumpur is approximately 3,950 miles east of Riyadh.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Riyadh | 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 Riyadh 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
- 5:05 AM
- Sunset
- 6:40 PM
- Day length
- 13h 36m
- Sunrise
- 7:04 AM
- Sunset
- 7:21 PM
- Day length
- 12h 18m
Daylight overlap: 9h 17m — 5:05 AM–2:21 PM in Riyadh (10:05 AM–7:21 PM in Kuala Lumpur). 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 Arabia Standard Time
- JED
- RUH
- MED
- DMM
Airports in Malaysia Time
- KUL
- SZB
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Riyadh in Kuala Lumpur?
- 9:00 am Riyadh is 2:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 12:00 pm Riyadh in Kuala Lumpur?
- 12:00 pm Riyadh is 5:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 12:30 pm Riyadh in Kuala Lumpur?
- 12:30 pm Riyadh is 5:30 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 2:00 pm Riyadh in Kuala Lumpur?
- 2:00 pm Riyadh is 7:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 5:00 pm Riyadh in Kuala Lumpur?
- 5:00 pm Riyadh is 10:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 11:30 pm Riyadh in Kuala Lumpur?
- 11:30 pm Riyadh is 4:30 am Kuala Lumpur, the next day.