Current Time in Asia/Dili Time Zone
IANA Name: Asia/Dili
Standard Offset: UTC +09:00
Daylight Saving: No
Currently Observing DST: No ❌
Asia/Dili: Time Zone Profile
Asia/Dili is the IANA time zone identifier for East Timor, with a constant offset of UTC+09:00. It covers the entire country, including the capital Dili, and does not observe daylight saving time. This zone is also known as Timor-Leste Time (TLT).
Overview and Coverage
Asia/Dili applies exclusively to the nation of East Timor (Timor-Leste), a Southeast Asian country on the eastern half of the island of Timor. The zone covers all of East Timor's territory, including the capital Dili, the exclave of Oecusse, and the island of Atauro. No other country uses this zone.
Offset and Abbreviation
The standard offset is UTC+09:00, meaning local time is nine hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. The abbreviation for this time zone is TLT (Timor-Leste Time). Since there is no daylight saving, the offset and abbreviation remain constant year-round.
Daylight Saving Behavior
East Timor has never observed daylight saving time. The country is located near the equator, resulting in relatively consistent day length throughout the year. Therefore, there is no seasonal clock change, and the UTC offset remains fixed at +09:00.
Main Countries and Cities
The only country in Asia/Dili is East Timor. Key cities include Dili (capital), Baucau, Same, and Maliana. All locations within East Timor share the same time zone.
Business Hours and Scheduling
Asia/Dili operates on UTC+09:00, aligning with Japan Standard Time (JST), Korea Standard Time (KST), and Yakutsk Time (YAKT). For business coordination with major financial hubs:
- Tokyo (JST): Same time, no difference.
- Seoul (KST): Same time, no difference.
- Singapore (SGT, UTC+08:00): Dili is 1 hour ahead.
- Beijing (CST, UTC+08:00): Dili is 1 hour ahead.
- New York (EST, UTC-05:00): Dili is 14 hours ahead (13 hours during US daylight saving).
- London (GMT, UTC+00:00): Dili is 9 hours ahead (8 hours during BST).
Best overlap for calls with North America is early morning in Dili (e.g., 8:00 AM Dili = 7:00 PM previous day EST). For Europe, late afternoon in Dili (e.g., 4:00 PM Dili = 7:00 AM GMT) works well.
Other IANA Zones at UTC+09:00
Several other zones share the same standard offset: Asia/Chita, Asia/Jayapura, Asia/Khandyga, Asia/Pyongyang, Asia/Seoul, Asia/Tokyo, Asia/Yakutsk, and Pacific/Palau. However, some of these observe daylight saving time (e.g., Asia/Chita, Asia/Khandyga, Asia/Yakutsk), so their offset may vary seasonally. Asia/Dili remains constant at UTC+09:00 all year.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in Dili?
Asia/Dili uses UTC+09:00 year-round. To get the current time, add 9 hours to UTC. For example, when it is 12:00 UTC, it is 21:00 in Dili.
Does East Timor observe daylight saving time?
No, East Timor does not observe daylight saving time. The offset remains UTC+09:00 throughout the year.
What countries share the same time zone as East Timor?
East Timor shares UTC+09:00 with Japan, South Korea, North Korea, parts of Russia (Yakutsk, Chita, Khandyga), Indonesia (Eastern Indonesia, e.g., Jayapura), and Palau. However, some of these zones may have daylight saving changes.
What is the time difference between Dili and New York?
Dili is 14 hours ahead of New York during Eastern Standard Time (UTC-05:00). When New York is on daylight saving time (UTC-04:00), the difference is 13 hours.
What is the abbreviation for East Timor time?
The time zone abbreviation is TLT (Timor-Leste Time). It is used year-round.
Is Asia/Dili the only time zone in East Timor?
Yes, Asia/Dili is the sole IANA time zone for East Timor. The entire country uses the same offset.