Kuala Lumpur ↔ Reykjavik
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 16:00 and 19:00 (Kuala Lumpur time).
Sync Kuala Lumpur and Reykjavik easily. Kuala Lumpur is 8 hours ahead of Reykjavik. Decent overlap available between 16:00 and 19:00 (Kuala Lumpur 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.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
6/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
20:06 GMT+9
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New York City
06:06 EST
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London
11:06 GMT
Working
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Kuala Lumpur and Reykjavik 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.
Reykjavik Business Pulse
- Culture Informal, egalitarian, and values innovation and work-life balance.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM. Icelandic business culture is very informal and flat; do not worry about titles. Efficiency and honesty are highly valued. Punctuality is appreciated but the vibe is relaxed. Avoid calling late in the afternoon or on weekends strictly.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Kuala Lumpur | Reykjavik |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
| Country | Malaysia | Iceland |
| Coordinates | 3.14, 101.69 | 64.15, -21.94 |
| Population | 8,620,000 | 131,136 |