Kuala Lumpur to Halifax
-11hKuala Lumpur
MYTSOURCEHalifax
ADTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
MYT and ADT on the World Map
The map below highlights the MYT (Malaysia Time) and ADT (Atlantic Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
MYT – Malaysia Time
UTC+08:00Malaysia Time (MYT) is the standard time for Malaysia, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Malaysia does not observe daylight saving time.
- •MYT is the same offset as Singapore Time (SGT) and China Standard Time.
- •Kuala Lumpur is a major financial hub in Southeast Asia.
AST – Atlantic Standard Time
UTC-04:00Atlantic Standard Time (AST) is the time zone for the Canadian Atlantic provinces and the Caribbean, 4 hours behind UTC.
- •Puerto Rico uses AST year-round and does not observe DST.
- •AST is 1 hour ahead of EST.
- •Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia, is the largest city in AST Canada.
About Kuala Lumpur
WikipediaKuala Lumpur operates on Malaysia Time (MYT), UTC+8. As Malaysia's financial capital, KL shares business hours with Singapore and Hong Kong.
The Petronas Twin Towers were the world's tallest buildings from 1998 to 2004.
About Halifax
WikipediaHalifax operates on Atlantic Time (AST/ADT), UTC-4. As Canada's major Atlantic port and closest city to Europe, Halifax bridges North American and European business.
Halifax harbors the second largest natural ice-free harbor in the world.
Comparing Time Zones: Kuala Lumpur and Halifax
Kuala Lumpur runs on Malaysia Time (MYT) at UTC+08:00. Halifax runs on Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT) at UTC-03:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Kuala Lumpur 11 hours behind Halifax — a difference of -11h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Kuala Lumpur it is 10:00 PM in Halifax on the previous day. Midnight in Kuala Lumpur is 1:00 PM in Halifax.Halifax observes daylight saving time while Kuala Lumpur does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Kuala Lumpur to Halifax time conversion table
| Kuala Lumpur (MYT) | Halifax (ADT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Kuala Lumpur to Halifax time
- Scheduling a call from Kuala Lumpur to Halifax: a 10:00 AM start in Kuala Lumpur lands at 11:00 PM in Halifax the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -11h gap: Kuala Lumpur and Halifax have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in Halifax is 10:00 PM in Kuala Lumpur.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Kuala Lumpur is 9:00 AM in Halifax makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM MYT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -11h gap is not.
- With a -11h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Kuala Lumpur takes the early slot, the next week Halifax does.
- Halifax: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
About MYT (Malaysia Time)
Malaysia Time (MYT) is used throughout Malaysia, including Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak on Borneo). MYT does not observe daylight saving time. Malaysia shares the same offset as China, Singapore, and the Philippines.
About AST (Atlantic Standard Time)
Atlantic Standard Time (AST) covers Canada's Atlantic provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and most of Labrador), as well as several Caribbean nations. Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands use AST year-round without daylight saving time. The Canadian provinces switch to Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT) in summer.
Best time to call between Kuala Lumpur and Halifax
With a -11h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Halifax opens at 9:00 AM ADT, which is 10:00 PM in Kuala Lumpur, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Kuala Lumpur and Halifax have no shared working hours because of the -11h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Kuala Lumpur is 11 hours behind Halifax (MYT UTC+08:00 → ADT UTC-03:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Kuala Lumpur
Does not observe DST
Halifax
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-04:00 · DST: UTC-03:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Halifax?
Kuala Lumpur (MYT, UTC+08:00) is 11 hours behind Halifax (ADT, UTC-03:00). The gap is currently -11h.
How do I convert Kuala Lumpur time to Halifax time?
Add -11h to Kuala Lumpur local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Kuala Lumpur is 10:00 PM in Halifax (previous day).
What time is it in Halifax right now?
Halifax uses ADT at UTC-03:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -11h offset from Kuala Lumpur.
What is the best time to call Halifax from Kuala Lumpur?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -11h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Kuala Lumpur, which is 2:00 AM in Halifax.
Which is behind, Kuala Lumpur or Halifax?
Kuala Lumpur is 11 hours behind Halifax. When it is 12:00 PM in Kuala Lumpur it is 1:00 AM in Halifax.
Do Kuala Lumpur and Halifax use different time zones?
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) uses MYT at UTC+08:00, while Halifax (Canada) uses ADT at UTC-03:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Kuala_Lumpur and America/Halifax.
Does daylight saving time affect the Kuala Lumpur–Halifax difference?
Yes at the moment: Halifax is on daylight saving time and Kuala Lumpur is not, so the -11h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Kuala Lumpur's time zone?
MYT also covers Kuala Lumpur, George Town, Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching.
Which countries use MYT, Kuala Lumpur's zone?
MYT is used in Malaysia.
Is there a day difference between Kuala Lumpur and Halifax?
Not normally. The -11h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Halifax?
Halifax is -11h from Kuala Lumpur.
What timezone is Kuala Lumpur in?
Kuala Lumpur operates on Malaysia Time (MYT), UTC+8. As Malaysia's financial capital, KL shares business hours with Singapore and Hong Kong.
What timezone is Halifax in?
Halifax operates on Atlantic Time (AST/ADT), UTC-4. As Canada's major Atlantic port and closest city to Europe, Halifax bridges North American and European business.
What are the business hours in Kuala Lumpur?
Standard business hours in Kuala Lumpur are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM MYT.
What are the business hours in Halifax?
Standard business hours in Halifax are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Kuala Lumpur and Halifax?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Kuala Lumpur works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM MYT and Halifax works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AST (-11h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Kuala Lumpur and Halifax?
Kuala Lumpur uses MYR (RM) while Halifax uses CAD (C$). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Kuala Lumpur and Halifax compare in size?
Kuala Lumpur has a population of approximately 1.8 million (metro: 8.3 million), while Halifax has approximately 440,000 (metro: 465,000).
What are the major landmarks in Kuala Lumpur and Halifax?
Kuala Lumpur is known for Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower, Batu Caves. Halifax is famous for Halifax Citadel, Peggy's Cove, Halifax Waterfront.
Do Kuala Lumpur and Halifax have stock exchanges?
Yes. Kuala Lumpur has the Bursa Malaysia and Halifax has the N/A (Uses TSX). The -11h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use MYT (Malaysia Time)?
MYT is used in Malaysia.
Does MYT observe daylight saving time?
No, MYT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+08:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about MYT?
Malaysia does not observe daylight saving time. MYT is the same offset as Singapore Time (SGT) and China Standard Time.
Which cities are in the AST timezone?
Major cities in the AST timezone include Halifax, San Juan, Santo Domingo, Caracas, La Paz, Fredericton, Charlottetown.
What is the UTC offset for AST?
Atlantic Standard Time (AST) is at UTC-04:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to ADT.
What should I know about the AST timezone?
Puerto Rico uses AST year-round and does not observe DST. AST is 1 hour ahead of EST.
When is it midnight in Kuala Lumpur, what time is it in Halifax?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Kuala Lumpur (MYT), it is -11h later in Halifax (AST).
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