Kuala Lumpur ↔ Sao Paulo
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These cities have challenging overlap; use our slider to find a slot.
Sync Kuala Lumpur and Sao Paulo easily. Kuala Lumpur is 11 hours ahead of Sao Paulo. These cities have challenging overlap; use our slider to find a slot.
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 10 days Mar 08
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20:07 GMT+9
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New York City
06:07 EST
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London
11:07 GMT
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Synchronization Context
Operating on opposite sides of the clock, these cities have virtually no overlapping business hours. Expect a 24-hour turnaround for most communications.
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.
Sao Paulo Business Pulse
- Culture Warm and relationship-oriented. Personal touch and face-to-face (or video) meetings are preferred over emails.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Mornings can start slowly; the most productive time for calls is between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM. Avoid scheduling anything critical for Friday afternoon, as many locals begin their weekend travel early. Brazilians value personal warmth; always include a friendly greeting.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Kuala Lumpur | Sao Paulo |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Country | Malaysia | Brazil |
| Coordinates | 3.14, 101.69 | -23.55, -46.63 |
| Population | 8,620,000 | 22,620,000 |