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Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur Converter

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Shanghai12:36 pmFri, Jun 5
ShanghaiCST
China · UTC+8
12:36 pmFri, Jun 5
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Kuala LumpurGMT+8
Malaysia · UTC+8
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Offset

There is no time difference between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur.

Same time

Shanghai (CST) is currently the same time as Kuala Lumpur (GMT+8).

CST: UTC+8

GMT+8: UTC+8

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

When to schedule

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

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

Suggested time: 1:00 PM Shanghai (1:00 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.

China

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)Tue, Feb 17
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • Dragon Boat FestivalFri, Jun 19
  • Mid-Autumn FestivalFri, Sep 25
  • National DayThu, Oct 1

About these zones

Shanghai uses China Standard Time (CST). To call China, dial +86.

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

Kuala Lumpur is approximately 2,350 miles southwest of Shanghai.

Quick reference

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

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

Daylight saving time

Neither Shanghai 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

Shanghai
Sunrise
4:51 AM
Sunset
6:56 PM
Day length
14h 5m
Kuala Lumpur
Sunrise
7:04 AM
Sunset
7:21 PM
Day length
12h 18m

Daylight overlap: 11h 52m — 7:04 AM–6:56 PM in Shanghai (7:04 AM–6:56 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 China Standard Time

  • PVG
  • SHA
  • PEK
  • PKX
  • SZX
  • CAN
  • FUO
  • CTU
  • TFU
  • TSN

Airports in Malaysia Time

  • KUL
  • SZB

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Shanghai in Kuala Lumpur?
9:00 am Shanghai is 9:00 am Kuala Lumpur.
What is 12:00 pm Shanghai in Kuala Lumpur?
12:00 pm Shanghai is 12:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
What is 12:30 pm Shanghai in Kuala Lumpur?
12:30 pm Shanghai is 12:30 pm Kuala Lumpur.
What is 2:00 pm Shanghai in Kuala Lumpur?
2:00 pm Shanghai is 2:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
What is 5:00 pm Shanghai in Kuala Lumpur?
5:00 pm Shanghai is 5:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
What is 11:30 pm Shanghai in Kuala Lumpur?
11:30 pm Shanghai is 11:30 pm Kuala Lumpur.