Current local time in Dili, East Timor
The live clock above shows the time in Dili. Dili is in the Asia/Dili time zone, UTC+9 right now.
| Country | East Timor |
|---|---|
| Region | Dili |
| Population | about 214,000 |
| Coordinates | 8.56° S, 125.58° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Dili |
| Abbreviation | UTC+9 |
| UTC offset | UTC+9 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Dili doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+9 all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:41 AM | 6:48 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:50 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 37 min |
| September equinox | 6:27 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:16 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 37 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Dili at about 12:46 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 38 minutes ahead of the sun, because Dili sits at 125.6° E, while its time zone is centred on 135.0° E.
Dili time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Dili |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 hours behind in Jan, 13 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 17 hours behind in Jan, 16 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 9 hours behind in Jan, 8 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 8 hours behind in Jan, 7 hours behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 5 hours behind | |
| Mumbai | 3.5 hours behind | |
| Shanghai | 1 hour behind | |
| Tokyo | same time | |
| Sydney | 2 hours ahead in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Dili |
|---|---|---|
| Kupang, Indonesia | 284 km (176 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Kendari, Indonesia | 609 km (378 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Ambon, Indonesia | 611 km (380 mi) | same time |
| Raba, Indonesia | 749 km (466 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Ujungpandang, Indonesia | 778 km (483 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Pinrang, Indonesia | 843 km (524 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Majene, Indonesia | 920 km (572 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Mataram, Indonesia | 1,038 km (645 mi) | 1 hour behind |
Questions people ask
What time zone is Dili in?
Dili is in the Asia/Dili time zone, UTC+9, all year.
Does Dili have daylight saving time?
Dili doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+9 all year.
Why isn't noon in Dili when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Dili's clocks follow a zone centred on 135.0° E, so on standard time they run about 38 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).