Overview
Timor Leste is a country in Oceania, with its capital at Dili.
Key facts
| Country | Timor Leste |
|---|---|
| Currency | USD |
About the country
Timor Leste is a country in Oceania.
The capital city is Dili.
Practical information
The currency is the USD (Dollar).
The main language spoken is Portuguese.
Traffic drives on the left.
Getting there
Most international visitors arrive in Timor Leste by air; use the Find flights link to search live fares to its main gateways.
Cities in Timor Leste
Among the places worth a look in Timor Leste are Dili, Maliana, Suai, Baukau, Likisá, Aileu, Lospalos, Venilale, Atsabe and Maubara — each has its own guide and sits on the globe for trip-planning.
Exploring the country
A trip to Timor Leste usually combines a gateway city with a run into the surrounding region; start on the globe to see how the pieces link up by air, road, rail or sea.
Regions & places
Where to stay in Timor Leste
Hotels are booked on Booking.com (a third party, off this page). You book and pay them directly — Head Your Way is not the seller.
Getting around Timor Leste
Affiliate links — we may earn a commission, never at extra cost to you.
On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.