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Time in East Timor (Timor-Leste) Now

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What Time Is It in East Timor (Timor-Leste) Right Now With Seconds

East Timor follows East Timor Time (TLT, UTC+9) throughout the entire year. The country, located in Southeast Asia on the eastern half of Timor Island, does not observe Daylight Saving Time and maintains a single permanent national time zone.

Major cities such as Dili, Baucau, Suai, Lospalos, and Liquiçá remain synchronized year-round, supporting consistent scheduling for travel, government, business, and community life across the nation.

Current time zone info for East Timor (Timor-Leste)

  • IANA Time Zone: Asia/Dili

  • UTC Offset: UTC +9 hours

  • Time Format: 24-hour clock

  • DST Observed: NO

  • Time Zone Abbreviation: TLT (Timor-Leste Time)

East Timor’s time zone is stable and aligns with several neighbouring regions that also use UTC +9.

East Timor (Timor-Leste) time zone(s)

East Timor uses a single national time zone across the entire country.

Time ZoneExample City/RegionUTC Offset
East Timor Time (TLT)Dili, Baucau, Suai, Lospalos, LiquiçáUTC +9

The official IANA identifier for East Timor is Asia/Dili.

Daylight Saving Time in East Timor (Timor-Leste)

East Timor does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST). The country remains on a fixed UTC +9 offset throughout the year.

This system ensures consistent timekeeping and removes the need for seasonal adjustments across all municipalities.

Major cities in East Timor & their time

CityTime ZoneTypical Offset
DiliTLTUTC +9
BaucauTLTUTC +9
SuaiTLTUTC +9
LospalosTLTUTC +9
LiquiçáTLTUTC +9

All major cities in East Timor follow the same standard time.

Brief info for East Timor time

  • Number of time zones: 1 (nationwide)

  • Capital city: Dili

  • Default time: East Timor Time (TLT)

  • Daylight Saving Time: Not observed

  • IANA Time Zone ID: Asia/Dili

  • Standard UTC offset: +9 hours

  • DST UTC offset: Not applicable

  • Time format: 24-hour system

  • Neighbouring regions with same time: Japan, South Korea, North Korea

  • Regional differences: None — uniform time across the country

For verified background, see “Time in East Timor — Wikipedia.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  1. Single national time — easy for coordination nationwide.

  2. No DST — consistent time throughout the year.

  3. UTC+9 offset aligns with major Asian economies.

  4. Simple for aviation and international business.

  5. 24-hour clock widely used across sectors.

Cons

  1. No daylight adjustment during the summer season.

  2. Limited overlap with European and American time zones.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the most common questions people ask about East Timor time — find the quick answers below.
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What do we know about East Timor time zone?

The country uses East Timor Time (TLT, UTC+9) throughout the year.

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Does East Timor observe Daylight Saving Time System?

No. The country does not use DST and maintains UTC+9 permanently.

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What is East Timor’s official time zone?

The country’s official time zone is East Timor Time (TLT), with a UTC+9 offset.

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Do you know how many time zones East Timor has?

East Timor has one national time zone, which is used across all cities.

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Do neighbouring countries share the same time as East Timor?

Yes. Japan, South Korea, and North Korea also use UTC+9.

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What do we know about East Timor’s IANA time zone ID?

IANA time zone ID for East Timor is Asia/Dili.

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How can I check the time difference between East Timor and another country?

Use the time converter to compare East Timor’s time (UTC+9) with other global time zones.