Kuala Lumpur ↔ Jakarta
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 10:00 and 17:00 (Kuala Lumpur time).
Sync Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta easily. Kuala Lumpur is 1 hour ahead of Jakarta. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 10:00 and 17:00 (Kuala Lumpur time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 10 days Mar 08
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Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
6/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
16:29 GMT+9
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New York City
02:29 EST
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London
07:29 GMT
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Outside Business HoursSynchronization Context
With only a 1 hour difference, these cities share a near-total workday overlap. Coordination is seamless, with most business hours aligning perfectly.
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.
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.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Kuala Lumpur | Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur | Asia/Jakarta |
| Country | Malaysia | Indonesia |
| Coordinates | 3.14, 101.69 | -6.21, 106.85 |
| Population | 8,620,000 | 11,249,000 |