Kuala Lumpur London

Best Time to Call

Decent overlap available between 16:00 and 19:00 (Kuala Lumpur time).

Sync Kuala Lumpur and London easily. Kuala Lumpur is 8 hours ahead of London. Decent overlap available between 16:00 and 19:00 (Kuala Lumpur 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

15:43 GMT+9
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New York City

01:43 EST
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London

06:43 GMT
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Synchronization Context

Syncing between Kuala Lumpur and London is challenging due to the 8 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.

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.

London Business Pulse

  • Culture London business culture is generally formal but collaborative. "Flexi-Fridays" are common in the summer.
  • Lunch Break Typically 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
  • Pro Tip Avoid calling after 4:30 PM on Fridays as many offices wind down early for the weekend. Mid-week (Tuesday to Thursday) between 10 AM and 4 PM is the "Golden Window" for reaching decision-makers. Always start with a brief polite inquiry about their day before diving into business.

Quick Comparison

Feature Kuala Lumpur London
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Europe/London
Country Malaysia UK
Coordinates 3.14, 101.69 51.51, -0.13
Population 8,620,000 9,648,000

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