Time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Los Angeles
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- Time difference
- Kuala Lumpur is 15 hours ahead
- Changes with DST
- Yes
- Day difference
- Same day
- Typical workday overlap (9am–6pm)
- None
| Kuala Lumpur | Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 09:00-1 |
| 01:00 | 10:00-1 |
| 02:00 | 11:00-1 |
| 03:00 | 12:00-1 |
| 04:00 | 13:00-1 |
| 05:00 | 14:00-1 |
| 06:00 | 15:00-1 |
| 07:00 | 16:00-1 |
| 08:00 | 17:00-1 |
| 09:00 | 18:00-1 |
| 10:00 | 19:00-1 |
| 11:00 | 20:00-1 |
| 12:00 | 21:00-1 |
| 13:00 | 22:00-1 |
| 14:00 | 23:00-1 |
| 15:00 | 00:00 |
| 16:00 | 01:00 |
| 17:00 | 02:00 |
| 18:00 | 03:00 |
| 19:00 | 04:00 |
| 20:00 | 05:00 |
| 21:00 | 06:00 |
| 22:00 | 07:00 |
| 23:00 | 08:00 |
How the time difference changes over the next 12 months
| Period | Difference |
|---|---|
| until November 1, 2026 | Kuala Lumpur is 15 hours ahead |
| November 1, 2026 – March 14, 2027 | Kuala Lumpur is 16 hours ahead |
| from March 14, 2027 | Kuala Lumpur is 15 hours ahead |
Only Los Angeles changes its clocks, so the difference shifts twice a year.
Working hours
With a 9:00 AM–6:00 PM working day in both places, there are no shared hours: 9:00 AM in Kuala Lumpur is 6:00 PM in Los Angeles.
From midnight to 3:00 PM in Kuala Lumpur, it is still the previous day in Los Angeles.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Los Angeles?
- Kuala Lumpur is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles. November 1, 2026 – March 14, 2027: Kuala Lumpur is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
- Does the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Los Angeles change during the year?
- Yes. Only Los Angeles changes its clocks, so the difference shifts twice a year. November 1, 2026 – March 14, 2027: Kuala Lumpur is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.