CST to TLT Time Converter

Convert Central Standard Time (CST) to Timor-Leste Time (TLT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 14 hours ahead.

Chicago · Central Standard Time
23:40:12
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00
Dili · Timor-Leste Time
13:40:12
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT+9 · UTC+09:00

Convert a specific time

From: CST (Chicago)
To: TLT (Dili)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CST (Central Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-05:00 → UTC-06:00
TLT (Timor-Leste Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: CST observes DST while TLT does not. The 14-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CST starts or ends DST.

When can CST and TLT meet?

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TLT
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Chicago (CST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 18:00–18:00 CST (08:00–08:00 TLT).

Hour-by-hour CST to TLT conversion table

CST time (Chicago)TLT time (Dili)Status
00:00 Wed14:00 WedTLT working
01:00 Wed15:00 WedTLT working
02:00 Wed16:00 WedTLT working
03:00 Wed17:00 WedOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed18:00 WedOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed19:00 WedOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed20:00 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed21:00 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed22:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed23:00 WedCST working
10:00 Wed00:00 ThuCST working
11:00 Wed01:00 ThuCST working
12:00 Wed02:00 ThuCST working
13:00 Wed03:00 ThuCST working
14:00 Wed04:00 ThuCST working
15:00 Wed05:00 ThuCST working
16:00 Wed06:00 ThuCST working
17:00 Wed07:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed08:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed09:00 ThuTLT working
20:00 Wed10:00 ThuTLT working
21:00 Wed11:00 ThuTLT working
22:00 Wed12:00 ThuTLT working
23:00 Wed13:00 ThuTLT working

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Central Standard Time (CST)
IANA identifier
America/Chicago
Current UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Current abbreviation
CDT
Major cities in this zone
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew Orleans
Timor-Leste Time (TLT)
IANA identifier
Asia/Dili
Current UTC offset
UTC+09:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+9
Major cities in this zone
Dili

Sun today in Chicago and Dili

Chicago
Sunrise
05:33
Sunset
20:02
Solar noon
12:48
Daylight
14h 28m

Related converters

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Looking for local time? See time in Chicago or time in Dili.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CST and TLT right now?+
TLT (Timor-Leste Time) is currently 14 hours ahead CST (Central Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CST or TLT observe daylight saving time?+
CST: observes daylight saving time. TLT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CST and TLT?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 18:00–18:00 CST (08:00–08:00 TLT).
What time is it in Dili when it is 12:00 noon in Chicago?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Chicago (CST), it is 02:00 Thu in Dili (TLT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CST and TLT?+
CST maps to "America/Chicago" in the IANA database. TLT maps to "Asia/Dili". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Chicago ahead of or behind Dili?+
Whether Chicago (CST) is ahead of or behind Dili (TLT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now TLT is 14 hours ahead CST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CST and TLT?+
CST is UTC-05:00 (CDT) and TLT is UTC+09:00 (GMT+9). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both CST and TLT?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between CST and TLT is 18:00–18:00 CST.