Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur uses Malaysia Time (MYT, UTC+8) while Tokyo uses Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9). When it's 12:00 PM in Kuala Lumpur, it's 1:00 PM in Tokyo.
Neither city observes daylight saving time, so the 1-hour difference remains constant year-round.
Best calling time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Kuala Lumpur time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in Tokyo, covering Japanese business hours.
Kuala Lumpur and Tokyo are connected by direct flights taking about 7 hours. Japan is a major investor in Malaysia, with significant automotive and electronics manufacturing presence.