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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Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
3.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
15:44 GMT+9
Working
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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 |