Kuala Lumpur ↔ Rotterdam
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 16:00 and 17:00 (Kuala Lumpur time).
Sync Kuala Lumpur and Rotterdam easily. Kuala Lumpur is 7 hours ahead of Rotterdam. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 16:00 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
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Tokyo
15:44 GMT+9
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New York City
01:44 EST
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London
06:44 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Kuala Lumpur and Rotterdam is challenging due to the 7 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.
Rotterdam Business Pulse
- Culture Direct, pragmatic, and values hard work ("Rotterdam mentality"). A major global maritime hub.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Professionals in Rotterdam are famously direct and value efficiency above all. Avoid overly complex pitches; focus on practical solutions and clear results. Respect the standard 9-5 workday strictly. Direct honesty is highly respected.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Kuala Lumpur | Rotterdam |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Country | Malaysia | Netherlands |
| Coordinates | 3.14, 101.69 | 51.92, 4.48 |
| Population | 8,620,000 | 623,652 |