Time Difference between Chicago and Kuala Lumpur
Chicago (UTC-6) → Kuala Lumpur (UTC+8)
Chicago
United States
Sun, Feb 22
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Sun, Feb 22
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 07:00 in Chicago, it's 21:00 in Kuala Lumpur
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Chicago & Kuala Lumpur◐ Extended Hours (3 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
14,921 km
Est. Flight Time
~18.6h
Time Difference
+14h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Chicago
20:00
Kuala Lumpur
09:00
Chicago
23:00
Kuala Lumpur
12:00
Chicago
02:00
Kuala Lumpur (+1)
15:00
Chicago
05:00
Kuala Lumpur (+1)
18:00
Chicago
08:00
Kuala Lumpur (+1)
21:00
Chicago
11:00
Kuala Lumpur (+1)
00:00
Chicago
14:00
Kuala Lumpur
03:00
Chicago
17:00
Kuala Lumpur
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Chicago and Kuala Lumpur
Chicago, United States and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia are separated by a time difference of 14 hours. When it's noon in Chicago, it's 14 hours later in Kuala Lumpur.
Chicago operates on America/Chicago timezone, while Kuala Lumpur uses Asia/Kuala Lumpur. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.
Best Time to Call
Due to the 14 hours difference, finding overlapping business hours can be challenging.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Chicago and Kuala Lumpur is approximately 14,921 km. A direct flight typically takes around 18.6 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.