Time difference between Seoul and Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is 1 hour behind Seoul.

South Korea · Korean Standard Time

9:48 AM

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Malaysia · Malaysia Time

8:48 AM

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Seoul to Kuala Lumpur time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

What is the time difference between Seoul and Kuala Lumpur?

Kuala Lumpur is 1 hour behind Seoul. Seoul is on UTC+9 and Kuala Lumpur is on UTC+8.

What time is it in Kuala Lumpur when it is 9 AM in Seoul?

When it is 9:00 AM in Seoul, it is 8:00 AM in Kuala Lumpur.

When is the best time to call Kuala Lumpur from Seoul?

The best time to call or meet is 10:00 AM–6:00 PM in Seoul (9:00 AM–5:00 PM in Kuala Lumpur), when both places are in normal office hours.

Which days are working days in both Seoul and Kuala Lumpur?

Both Seoul and Kuala Lumpur usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between Seoul and Kuala Lumpur change?

No. Neither Seoul nor Kuala Lumpur changes its clocks in a way that affects the difference, so it stays the same all year.

Seoul is 1 hour ahead of Kuala Lumpur. More: time in Seoul · time in Kuala Lumpur