Time Difference between Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Istanbul, Turkey are separated by a time difference of 5 hours. When it's noon in Kuala Lumpur, it's 5 hours earlier in Istanbul.

Kuala Lumpur operates on Asia/Kuala Lumpur timezone, while Istanbul uses Europe/Istanbul. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.

Best Time to Call

To catch business hours in both cities, consider scheduling calls during late afternoon in Kuala Lumpur.

Flight Considerations

The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul is approximately 8,333 km. A direct flight typically takes around 10.8 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.