MYT — Malaysia Time
UTC+08:00 · 8 hours ahead of UTC
Details
| Abbreviation | MYT |
| Full name | Malaysia Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+08:00 |
| IANA identifier | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| DST | Not observed |
Time Difference from MYT
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +12h |
| Chicago | +13h |
| Los Angeles | +15h |
| London | +7h |
| Paris | +6h |
| Moscow | +5h |
| Dubai | +4h |
| Mumbai | +2h 30m |
| Bangkok | +1h |
| Shanghai | Same time |
| Tokyo | -1h |
| Sydney | -2h |
| Auckland | -4h |
Using MYT in practice
Planning notes for business hours, handoffs, and recurring meetings in this timezone.
Right now
It is currently evening in MYT, which is near the edge of the workday. Standard business-hour checks should use 9:00 AM-5:00 PM local time.
Best overlap
The best listed workday overlap is with Shanghai: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM MYT equals 9:00 AM-5:00 PM there.
Recurring events
This zone has no listed DST shift, which keeps recurring events simpler across the year.
| Market | MYT | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Bangkok | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Sydney | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:30 AM-2:30 PM |
| Auckland | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM |
Convert MYT to Other Time Zones
About MYT (Malaysia Time)
MYT (Malaysia Time) is a time zone with a UTC offset of +08:00, meaning it is 8 hours ahead of UTC. The IANA timezone database identifies it as Asia/Kuala_Lumpur. It is used in 8 countries, including Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and others.
MYT does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of +08:00 remains the same throughout the year, which simplifies scheduling with locations in this time zone.
Major cities in MYT include Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Kampung Baru Subang, Petaling Jaya, Ipoh, Shah Alam, and 72 more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MYT?
MYT stands for Malaysia Time. It is 8 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+08:00). The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Kuala_Lumpur.
What is the current time in MYT?
The current MYT time is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. MYT is UTC+08:00, which is 8 hours ahead of UTC.
Does MYT observe daylight saving time?
No, MYT does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of +08:00 remains constant throughout the year.
What countries use MYT?
Countries and regions using MYT include Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan.
How do I convert MYT to my local time?
Use our time zone converter to convert MYT to any other time zone. You can also check the time difference table on this page which shows the offset between MYT and 13 major world cities.