Kuala Lumpur ↔ Riyadh
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 14:00 and 17:00 (Kuala Lumpur time).
Sync Kuala Lumpur and Riyadh easily. Kuala Lumpur is 5 hours ahead of Riyadh. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 14:00 and 17:00 (Kuala Lumpur time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 11 days Mar 09
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
3.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
15:37 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:37 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:37 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
A 5 hours gap allows for a manageable shared window, typically in the morning or late afternoon. It requires some scheduling but supports daily synchronization.
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.
Riyadh Business Pulse
- Culture Formal and traditional. Business hours are influenced by prayer times.
- Lunch Break 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM.
- Pro Tip The work week is Sunday to Thursday. Call between 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM. Avoid calling during the five daily prayer times (Salat). Business is highly relational and hierarchical; always address senior decision-makers with appropriate respect and titles.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Kuala Lumpur | Riyadh |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur | Asia/Riyadh |
| Country | Malaysia | Saudi Arabia |
| Coordinates | 3.14, 101.69 | 24.71, 46.68 |
| Population | 8,620,000 | 7,676,000 |