Chicago ↔ Kuala Lumpur
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 18:00 and 19:00 (Chicago time).
Sync Chicago and Kuala Lumpur easily. Chicago is 14 hours behind Kuala Lumpur. Decent overlap available between 18:00 and 19:00 (Chicago 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.
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Sync Score
8.7/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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21:29 GMT+9
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New York City
07:29 EST
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London
12:29 GMT
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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.
Chicago Business Pulse
- Culture Practical, hardworking, and friendly. A major hub for logistics, finance, and manufacturing.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Best times for calls are 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Chicagoans are known for being practical and direct but also friendlier than their East Coast counterparts. The Central Time Zone is the "Goldilocks zone" for North American business, allowing for easy syncs with both NYC and LA.
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 | Chicago | Kuala Lumpur |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/Chicago | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| Country | USA | Malaysia |
| Coordinates | 41.88, -87.63 | 3.14, 101.69 |
| Population | 8,939,000 | 8,620,000 |