TLT to CST Time Converter

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

Dili · Timor-Leste Time
04:56:26
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
GMT+9 · UTC+09:00
Chicago · Central Standard Time
14:56:26
Monday, May 18, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00

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

TLT (Timor-Leste Time)
Observes DST
No
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

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 TLT and CST meet?

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CST
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Dili (TLT). 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 08:00–08:00 TLT (18:00–18:00 CST).

Hour-by-hour TLT to CST conversion table

TLT time (Dili)CST time (Chicago)Status
00:00 Tue10:00 MonCST working
01:00 Tue11:00 MonCST working
02:00 Tue12:00 MonCST working
03:00 Tue13:00 MonCST working
04:00 Tue14:00 MonCST working
05:00 Tue15:00 MonCST working
06:00 Tue16:00 MonCST working
07:00 Tue17:00 MonOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue18:00 MonOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue19:00 MonTLT working
10:00 Tue20:00 MonTLT working
11:00 Tue21:00 MonTLT working
12:00 Tue22:00 MonTLT working
13:00 Tue23:00 MonTLT working
14:00 Tue00:00 TueTLT working
15:00 Tue01:00 TueTLT working
16:00 Tue02:00 TueTLT working
17:00 Tue03:00 TueOff-hours both sides
18:00 Tue04:00 TueOff-hours both sides
19:00 Tue05:00 TueOff-hours both sides
20:00 Tue06:00 TueOff-hours both sides
21:00 Tue07:00 TueOff-hours both sides
22:00 Tue08:00 TueOff-hours both sides
23:00 Tue09:00 TueCST 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

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

Sun today in Dili and Chicago

Chicago
Sunrise
05:28
Sunset
20:07
Solar noon
12:48
Daylight
14h 38m

Related converters

CST to TLT (reverse)TLT to ESTTLT to PSTTLT to GMTTLT to UTCTLT to CETEST to CSTPST to CSTGMT to CSTUTC to CSTCET to CST
Looking for local time? See time in Dili or time in Chicago.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between TLT and CST right now?+
CST (Central Standard Time) is currently 14 hours behind TLT (Timor-Leste Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does TLT or CST observe daylight saving time?+
TLT: does not observe daylight saving time. CST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between TLT and CST?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–08:00 TLT (18:00–18:00 CST).
What time is it in Chicago when it is 12:00 noon in Dili?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Dili (TLT), it is 22:00 Mon in Chicago (CST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for TLT and CST?+
TLT maps to "Asia/Dili" in the IANA database. CST maps to "America/Chicago". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Dili ahead of or behind Chicago?+
Whether Dili (TLT) is ahead of or behind Chicago (CST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CST is 14 hours behind TLT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for TLT and CST?+
TLT is UTC+09:00 (GMT+9) and CST is UTC-05:00 (CDT). 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 TLT and CST?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between TLT and CST is 08:00–08:00 TLT.