Offset
The time difference between Wellington and Kuala Lumpur is 4 hours.
Wellington (NZST) is ahead of Kuala Lumpur (GMT+8).
NZST: UTC+12
GMT+8: UTC+8
Neither Wellington nor Kuala Lumpur is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 1 PM–5 PM in Wellington (9 AM–1 PM in Kuala Lumpur).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 3:00 PM Wellington (11:00 AM 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.
New Zealand
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Day after New Year's DayFri, Jan 2
- Waitangi DayFri, Feb 6
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Anzac DayMon, Apr 27
- King's BirthdayMon, Jun 1
- MatarikiFri, Jul 10
- Labour DayMon, Oct 26
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Boxing DayMon, Dec 28
About these zones
Wellington uses New Zealand Time (NZST, or NZDT). To call New Zealand, dial +64.
Kuala Lumpur uses Malaysia Time. To call Malaysia, dial +60.
Kuala Lumpur is approximately 5,500 miles west of Wellington.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Wellington | Kuala Lumpur | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 8:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 9:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 3:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 4:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Wellington observes daylight saving time; Kuala Lumpur does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Wellington transitions: on Sunday, September 27, 2026, clocks spring forward from NZST to NZDT.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 7:42 AM
- Sunset
- 4:59 PM
- Day length
- 9h 17m
- Sunrise
- 7:04 AM
- Sunset
- 7:22 PM
- Day length
- 12h 18m
Daylight overlap: 5h 55m — 11:04 AM–4:59 PM in Wellington (7:04 AM–12:59 PM in Kuala Lumpur). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in New Zealand Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in New Zealand Time
- AKL
- CHC
- WLG
Airports in Malaysia Time
- KUL
- SZB
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Wellington in Kuala Lumpur?
- 9:00 am Wellington is 5:00 am Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 12:00 pm Wellington in Kuala Lumpur?
- 12:00 pm Wellington is 8:00 am Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 12:30 pm Wellington in Kuala Lumpur?
- 12:30 pm Wellington is 8:30 am Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 2:00 pm Wellington in Kuala Lumpur?
- 2:00 pm Wellington is 10:00 am Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 5:00 pm Wellington in Kuala Lumpur?
- 5:00 pm Wellington is 1:00 pm Kuala Lumpur.
- What is 11:30 pm Wellington in Kuala Lumpur?
- 11:30 pm Wellington is 7:30 pm Kuala Lumpur.