Jakarta Kuala Lumpur

Best Time to Call

Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 16:00 (Jakarta time).

Sync Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur easily. Jakarta is 1 hour behind Kuala Lumpur. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 16:00 (Jakarta time).

Upcoming Time Change

  • New York City clocks forward 1h in 11 days Mar 09

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Sync Score
3.3/10
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Tokyo

15:44 GMT+9
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New York City

01:44 EST
Sleeping
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London

06:44 GMT
Sleeping

Synchronization Context

With only a 1 hour difference, these cities share a near-total workday overlap. Coordination is seamless, with most business hours aligning perfectly.

Jakarta Business Pulse

  • Culture Collectivist and polite. Respect for elders and social harmony (Gotong Royong) is important.
  • Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (11:30 AM - 1:30 PM on Fridays).
  • Pro Tip Best call window is 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. On Fridays, avoid calling between 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM due to congregational prayers. Indonesians value "face" and social harmony; avoid being overly blunt or confrontational. Relationship building is a critical first step for any business deal.

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 Jakarta Kuala Lumpur
Timezone Asia/Jakarta Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Country Indonesia Malaysia
Coordinates -6.21, 106.85 3.14, 101.69
Population 11,249,000 8,620,000

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