Austin ↔ Kuala Lumpur
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 18:00 and 19:00 (Austin time).
Sync Austin and Kuala Lumpur easily. Austin is 14 hours behind Kuala Lumpur. Decent overlap available between 18:00 and 19:00 (Austin time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 10 days Mar 08
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
6/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
18:31 GMT+9
Personal
Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
04:31 EST
Sleeping
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London
09:31 GMT
Working
Synchronization Context
Operating on opposite sides of the clock, these cities have virtually no overlapping business hours. Expect a 24-hour turnaround for most communications.
Austin Business Pulse
- Culture Innovation-focused, casual, and energetic. The "Silicon Hills" values speed and creativity.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Ideal call window is 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Expect a casual-professional vibe (lots of tech-casual wear). Technical competence and speed are highly valued. Central Time makes it easy to sync with both US coasts. Networking is a major part of the local business culture.
Kuala Lumpur Business Pulse
- Culture Multicultural and professional. Values harmony and respect.
- Lunch Break 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Longer on Fridays).
- Pro Tip Aim for 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. On Fridays, avoid the 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM window due to congregational prayers. Malaysia is multicultural (Malay, Chinese, Indian); be respectful of varying religious observances and holidays. Business is generally professional, polite, and consensus-oriented.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Austin | Kuala Lumpur |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/Chicago | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| Country | USA | Malaysia |
| Coordinates | 30.27, -97.74 | 3.14, 101.69 |
| Population | 961,000 | 8,620,000 |