Time difference between Russia and Malaysia: 5 hours
Russia is 5 hours behind Malaysia
Difference by time zone
This country spans multiple time zones, so the summary above uses the main zone. The table below shows the difference for each zone.
| Russia — Time zone | Malaysia — Time zone | Difference vs Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow Time | Malaysia | −5 hours |
| Vladivostok Time | Malaysia | +2 hours |
Best time for a call or meeting
Russia 09:00–13:00 = Malaysia 14:00–18:00
Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
Convert a specific time
Hour-by-hour conversion
| Russia | Malaysia |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 05:00 |
| 01:00 | 06:00 |
| 02:00 | 07:00 |
| 03:00 | 08:00 |
| 04:00 | 09:00 |
| 05:00 | 10:00 |
| 06:00 | 11:00 |
| 07:00 | 12:00 |
| 08:00 | 13:00 |
| 09:00 | 14:00 |
| 10:00 | 15:00 |
| 11:00 | 16:00 |
| 12:00 | 17:00 |
| 13:00 | 18:00 |
| 14:00 | 19:00 |
| 15:00 | 20:00 |
| 16:00 | 21:00 |
| 17:00 | 22:00 |
| 18:00 | 23:00 |
| 19:00 | 00:00 |
| 20:00 | 01:00 |
| 21:00 | 02:00 |
| 22:00 | 03:00 |
| 23:00 | 04:00 |
Daylight saving time can change the difference by season. Shown values reflect the current offset.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours is the time difference between Russia and Malaysia?
Russia is 5 hours behind Malaysia. When it is 12:00 noon in Russia, it is 17:00 in Malaysia.
Does daylight saving time affect the difference?
No. Neither place observes daylight saving time, so the difference stays the same all year.
What is the best time for a call or meeting?
Russia 09:00–13:00 = Malaysia 14:00–18:00. Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
How many time zones does Russia have?
This page covers 2 time zones in Russia, using Moscow Time as the reference. See the table above for each zone.