Time Difference between Kuala Lumpur and Johannesburg

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Johannesburg, South Africa are separated by a time difference of 6 hours. When it's noon in Kuala Lumpur, it's 6 hours earlier in Johannesburg.

Kuala Lumpur operates on Asia/Kuala Lumpur timezone, while Johannesburg uses Africa/Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg is approximately 8,541 km. A direct flight typically takes around 11 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.