Kuala Lumpur to Vancouver
-15hKuala Lumpur
MYTSOURCEVancouver
PDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
MYT and PDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the MYT (Malaysia Time) and PDT (Pacific 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.
PST – Pacific Standard Time
UTC-08:00Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.
- •Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
- •The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
- •PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
- •Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.
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 Vancouver
WikipediaVancouver operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), same as Los Angeles. As Canada's gateway to Asia, Vancouver bridges North American and Asian markets.
The city consistently ranks among the world's most livable cities.
Kuala Lumpur to Vancouver Time Difference – Complete Guide
Kuala Lumpur runs on Malaysia Time (MYT) at UTC+08:00. Vancouver runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Kuala Lumpur 15 hours behind Vancouver — a difference of -15h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Kuala Lumpur it is 6:00 PM in Vancouver on the previous day. Midnight in Kuala Lumpur is 9:00 AM in Vancouver.Vancouver 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 Vancouver time conversion table
| Kuala Lumpur (MYT) | Vancouver (PDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Kuala Lumpur to Vancouver time
- Scheduling a call from Kuala Lumpur to Vancouver: a 10:00 AM start in Kuala Lumpur lands at 7:00 PM in Vancouver the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -15h gap: Kuala Lumpur and Vancouver 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 Vancouver is 6:00 PM in Kuala Lumpur.
- Coordinating a Kuala Lumpur-based team with Vancouver contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM MYT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -15h gap is not.
- With a -15h 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 Vancouver does.
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 PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.
Best time to call between Kuala Lumpur and Vancouver
With a -15h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Vancouver opens at 9:00 AM PDT, which is 6:00 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 Vancouver have no shared working hours because of the -15h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Kuala Lumpur is 15 hours behind Vancouver (MYT UTC+08:00 → PDT UTC-07:00). 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
Vancouver
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Vancouver?
Kuala Lumpur (MYT, UTC+08:00) is 15 hours behind Vancouver (PDT, UTC-07:00). The gap is currently -15h.
How do I convert Kuala Lumpur time to Vancouver time?
Add -15h to Kuala Lumpur local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Kuala Lumpur is 6:00 PM in Vancouver (previous day).
What time is it in Vancouver right now?
Vancouver uses PDT at UTC-07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -15h offset from Kuala Lumpur.
What is the best time to call Vancouver from Kuala Lumpur?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -15h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Kuala Lumpur, which is 10:00 PM in Vancouver.
Which is behind, Kuala Lumpur or Vancouver?
Kuala Lumpur is 15 hours behind Vancouver. When it is 12:00 PM in Kuala Lumpur it is 9:00 PM in Vancouver.
Do Kuala Lumpur and Vancouver use different time zones?
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) uses MYT at UTC+08:00, while Vancouver (Canada) uses PDT at UTC-07:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Kuala_Lumpur and America/Vancouver.
Does daylight saving time affect the Kuala Lumpur–Vancouver difference?
Yes at the moment: Vancouver is on daylight saving time and Kuala Lumpur is not, so the -15h 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 Vancouver?
Sometimes. The -15h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Kuala Lumpur already falls on the in Vancouver.
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Vancouver?
Vancouver is -15h 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 Vancouver in?
Vancouver operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), same as Los Angeles. As Canada's gateway to Asia, Vancouver bridges North American and Asian markets.
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 Vancouver?
Standard business hours in Vancouver are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Kuala Lumpur and Vancouver?
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 Vancouver works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST (-15h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Kuala Lumpur and Vancouver?
Kuala Lumpur uses MYR (RM) while Vancouver uses CAD (C$). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Kuala Lumpur and Vancouver compare in size?
Kuala Lumpur has a population of approximately 1.8 million (metro: 8.3 million), while Vancouver has approximately 675,000 (metro: 2.6 million).
What are the major landmarks in Kuala Lumpur and Vancouver?
Kuala Lumpur is known for Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower, Batu Caves. Vancouver is famous for Stanley Park, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Gastown.
Do Kuala Lumpur and Vancouver have stock exchanges?
Yes. Kuala Lumpur has the Bursa Malaysia and Vancouver has the TSX-V (TSX Venture Exchange). The -15h 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 PST timezone?
Major cities in the PST timezone include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento.
What is the UTC offset for PST?
Pacific Standard Time (PST) is at UTC-08:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to PDT.
What should I know about the PST timezone?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
When is it midnight in Kuala Lumpur, what time is it in Vancouver?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Kuala Lumpur (MYT), it is -15h later in Vancouver (PST).
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