Current time in Malaysia

05:43:20
Friday, October 30, 2026
UTC+8 11 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Kuala Lumpur
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Time zone of Malaysia

The time in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) follows the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone, currently UTC+8. 11 hours ahead of Brasília.

Malaysia
05:43:20
Brasília
18:43:20

How to call or schedule a meeting with Malaysia

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 20:00 in Malaysia; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 05:00 (next day) there. Business hours do not overlap, so agree on a time outside the working day on one side.

Malaysia: sunrise today at 06:56 · sunset at 18:57 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Kuala Lumpur (Putrajaya is the administrative seat)
Continent
Asia
Area
329,750 km² (127,317 sq mi)
Population
about 28 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
Malaysian ringgit (MYR)
Languages
Malay, English, Chinese, Tamil
Calling code
+60
Internet domain
.my

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Malaysia right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Malaysia?

11 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Malaysia changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Malaysia in?

Malaysia follows Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, currently UTC+8. The reference location is Kuala Lumpur.

Does Malaysia have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Malaysia does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Malaysia from Brazil?

Business hours do not overlap, so one side will need to take the call outside of the usual 9:00–18:00 workday.

What is the capital of Malaysia?

The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur (Putrajaya is the administrative seat). The country covers about 329,750 km². Continent: Asia.

What currency and calling code does Malaysia use?

The currency is the Malaysian ringgit (MYR). To call from abroad, dial +60 before the number. Websites use the .my domain.