Timor-Leste flagCurrent Time in Timor-Leste

Check local time in Dili and all Timor-Leste cities. Timor-Leste uses TLT (UTC+9).

Timor-Leste Quick Facts

🏛️ Capital City
Dili
👥 Population
1.3M
💰 Currency
$ US Dollar
📞 Phone Code
+670
🗣️ Official Languages
PortugueseTetum

🕐Time Zones in Timor-Leste

TLT (UTC+9)

Timor-Leste uses TLT (UTC+9) year-round. Dili is the capital and largest city.

Daylight Saving Time observance in Timor-Leste varies. Check current local time using our tool to ensure accuracy, especially during spring and autumn when DST transitions typically occur.

Major Cities in Timor-Leste (1 cities)

Dili
Dili
16:20

Click on any city to see detailed local time, sunrise/sunset times, and weather information.

📞Best Time to Call Timor-Leste

Calling Timor-Leste from the US requires careful planning due to the significant time difference. If you're on the East Coast (EST), try calling between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM, which will be morning time in Timor-Leste. West Coast callers (PST) can call between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. For UK callers, early morning calls work best.

Standard business hours in Timor-Leste are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Standard business hours in Timor-Leste are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Government offices and banks may have shorter hours. Many businesses close for lunch, especially in Southern European, Latin American, and Asian countries.

✈️Time-Related Travel Tips for Timor-Leste

When traveling to Timor-Leste, expect significant jet lag if coming from Europe or the Americas. Allow 1-2 days to adjust to the time difference. Most Timor-Leste hotels will have alarm clocks, but setting your phone to local time immediately upon arrival helps. Multiple languages are spoken including Portuguese and Tetum. Business meetings often start punctually, so account for traffic when planning.

💡Interesting Facts About Time in Timor-Leste

  • Despite its size, Timor-Leste uses only one time zone, simplifying scheduling across the entire country.
  • The capital Dili is the political center of Timor-Leste with a total national population of 1.3M.
  • Many Asian countries, including Timor-Leste, historically based their time zones on Beijing or Tokyo time during different periods.
  • Time zone boundaries don't always follow geographical lines - they're often adjusted for political, economic, or practical reasons.
  • The concept of standardized time zones was developed in the 19th century with the expansion of railways, replacing local solar time.

About Time in Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste uses a single time zone (TLT (UTC+9)). This makes it relatively straightforward to coordinate times across the country.

The capital city Dili serves as the political and often economic center of Timor-Leste. Major business activities are spread across cities including Dili.

When planning international calls, video conferences, or business meetings with contacts in Timor-Leste, it's important to consider the time difference. TLT (UTC+9) is the most commonly referenced time zone for Timor-Leste.

Timor-Leste uses the US Dollar ($) as its official currency. The international dialing code is +670. Multiple languages are spoken, including Portuguese, Tetum.

Cities in Timor-Leste

Explore local time in 1 city across Timor-Leste:

Dili

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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste uses TLT (UTC+9). The capital Dili uses TLT (UTC+9).

Daylight Saving Time observance in Timor-Leste varies. Check current local time using our tool to ensure accuracy, especially during spring and autumn when DST transitions typically occur.

Calling Timor-Leste from the US requires careful planning due to the significant time difference. If you're on the East Coast (EST), try calling between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM, which will be morning time in Timor-Leste. West Coast callers (PST) can call between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. For UK callers, early morning calls work best.

Standard business hours in Timor-Leste are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Government offices and banks may have shorter hours. Many businesses close for lunch, especially in Southern European, Latin American, and Asian countries.

Timor-Leste uses the US Dollar ($) as its official currency. The international dialing code is +670. Official languages include Portuguese, Tetum.