🧳 India to Malaysia: visa, money, time & plugs
Planning a trip to Malaysia on a India passport? Here is the visa rule for your trip, today's exchange rate, the time difference, plugs, safety level and local tips. Change the countries to plan another trip.
India to Malaysia at a glance
- Visa: Visa-free for up to 90 days – You can enter without a visa for a stay of up to 90 days.
- Money: Malaysian ringgit (MYR)
- Time: Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) is 2.5 hours ahead of India (New Delhi) right now.
- Plugs: Yes, bring an adapter: Malaysia uses plug type G, and India uses C, D, M.
- Voltage: Voltage is similar (230 V at home, 240 V in Malaysia).
- Driving: on the left
- Emergency: 999 all emergencies
- Tipping: Not expected; a service charge is often added
- Best time: Dec–Apr for the west coast; Apr–Oct for the east coast islands
Visa rule updated 17 February 2026.
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India to Malaysia – questions
Do India passport holders need a visa for Malaysia?
Visa-free for up to 90 days. You can enter without a visa for a stay of up to 90 days. (Visa data updated 17 February 2026.)
What currency is used in Malaysia?
The Malaysian ringgit (MYR). Use the converter on this page to see today's rate against your Indian rupee.
What is the time difference between India and Malaysia?
Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) is 2.5 hours ahead of India (New Delhi) right now.
Do I need a plug adapter in Malaysia?
Yes, bring an adapter: Malaysia uses plug type G, and India uses C, D, M. Voltage is similar (230 V at home, 240 V in Malaysia).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Malaysia?
On the left.
What is the emergency number in Malaysia?
999 all emergencies.
When is the best time to visit Malaysia?
Dec–Apr for the west coast; Apr–Oct for the east coast islands.
What is the U.S. travel advisory level for Malaysia?
Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (U.S. Department of State, updated 22 Feb 2026). U.S. advice: Exercise normal precautions in Malaysia, which it calls generally a safe destination for travelers. Some areas carry a higher risk.
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Visa data: Passport Index Data (MIT licence), updated 17 February 2026. Travel advisories: U.S. Department of State (public domain). Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API. Official sites: Wikidata (CC0) and government websites. Country facts: RoamSun country guides.