Kuala Lumpur to London
-7hKuala Lumpur
MYTSOURCELondon
BSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
MYT and BST on the World Map
The map below highlights the MYT (Malaysia Time) and BST (Greenwich Mean 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.
GMT – Greenwich Mean Time
UTC+00:00Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. It is the same as UTC+00:00.
- •GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London.
- •The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
- •GMT and UTC are often used interchangeably, but UTC is based on atomic clocks.
- •Iceland uses GMT year-round and never observes daylight saving time.
- •The UK switches from GMT to BST (British Summer Time) in late March each year.
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 London
WikipediaLondon, where Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) originates, is the world's leading financial center alongside New York. The city bridges European and American business hours.
Big Ben is actually the name of the bell inside the Elizabeth Tower, not the tower itself.
Time Conversion Guide: Kuala Lumpur to London
Kuala Lumpur runs on Malaysia Time (MYT) at UTC+08:00. London runs on British Summer Time (BST) at UTC+01:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Kuala Lumpur 7 hours behind London — a difference of -7h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Kuala Lumpur it is 2:00 AM in London. Midnight in Kuala Lumpur is 5:00 PM in London.London 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 London time conversion table
| Kuala Lumpur (MYT) | London (BST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Kuala Lumpur to London time
- Scheduling a call from Kuala Lumpur to London: a 10:00 AM start in Kuala Lumpur lands at 3:00 AM in London, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Kuala Lumpur and London are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM MYT time (9:00 AM–10:00 AM BST). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Kuala Lumpur viewers need 2:00 AM in London to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 7:00 AM if the event is anchored to Kuala Lumpur.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM MYT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -7h gap is not.
- Block 4:00 PM–5:00 PM MYT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Kuala Lumpur and need London colleagues present.
- London: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 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 GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the clock time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, which sits on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude). GMT serves as the reference point from which all other time zones are calculated. The United Kingdom uses GMT during winter months and switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+01:00) from late March to late October. Several West African nations use GMT year-round. GMT is often used interchangeably with UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), although technically they are different – UTC is based on atomic clocks while GMT is based on Earth's rotation.
Best time to call between Kuala Lumpur and London
Both Kuala Lumpur and London sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 4:00 PM–5:00 PM MYT, which is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM BST. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Kuala Lumpur and London overlap for only 60 minutes (4:00 PM–5:00 PM MYT), so meetings have to be booked precisely.
Kuala Lumpur is 7 hours behind London (MYT UTC+08:00 → BST UTC+01:00). The shared working window is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM MYT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Kuala Lumpur
Does not observe DST
London
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and London?
Kuala Lumpur (MYT, UTC+08:00) is 7 hours behind London (BST, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently -7h.
How do I convert Kuala Lumpur time to London time?
Add -7h to Kuala Lumpur local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Kuala Lumpur is 2:00 AM in London.
What time is it in London right now?
London uses BST at UTC+01:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -7h offset from Kuala Lumpur.
What is the best time to call London from Kuala Lumpur?
Call between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM MYT — that maps to 9:00 AM–10:00 AM BST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Kuala Lumpur or London?
Kuala Lumpur is 7 hours behind London. When it is 12:00 PM in Kuala Lumpur it is 5:00 AM in London.
Do Kuala Lumpur and London use different time zones?
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) uses MYT at UTC+08:00, while London (UK) uses BST at UTC+01:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Kuala_Lumpur and Europe/London.
Does daylight saving time affect the Kuala Lumpur–London difference?
Yes at the moment: London is on daylight saving time and Kuala Lumpur is not, so the -7h 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 London?
Not normally. The -7h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and London?
London is -7h 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 London in?
London, where Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) originates, is the world's leading financial center alongside New York. The city bridges European and American business hours.
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 London?
Standard business hours in London are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM GMT.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Kuala Lumpur and London?
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 London works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM GMT (-7h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Kuala Lumpur and London?
Kuala Lumpur uses MYR (RM) while London uses GBP (£). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Kuala Lumpur and London compare in size?
Kuala Lumpur has a population of approximately 1.8 million (metro: 8.3 million), while London has approximately 8.8 million (metro: 14.8 million).
What are the major landmarks in Kuala Lumpur and London?
Kuala Lumpur is known for Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower, Batu Caves. London is famous for Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace.
Do Kuala Lumpur and London have stock exchanges?
Yes. Kuala Lumpur has the Bursa Malaysia and London has the LSE (London Stock Exchange). The -7h 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 GMT timezone?
Major cities in the GMT timezone include London, Dublin, Lisbon, Accra, Reykjavik, Edinburgh, Casablanca, Dakar.
What is the UTC offset for GMT?
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is at UTC+00:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to BST.
What should I know about the GMT timezone?
GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
When is it midnight in Kuala Lumpur, what time is it in London?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Kuala Lumpur (MYT), it is -7h later in London (GMT).
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