Key facts
Timor-Leste is a country located in South-Eastern Asia. Timor-Leste has only one border country: Indonesia. The official language of Timor-Leste is Portuguese.
The national currency in Timor-Leste is United States dollar (USD). The dollar ($) is subdivided into 100 cent (¢).
East Timorese
Banknotes
$1$5$10$20$50$1002$
East Timorese
Coins
1¢5¢10¢25¢$150¢
Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest The average fixed internet speed in Timor-Leste is 14.3 Mbps and mobile is 10.72 Mbs.The global average is 187.01 Mbps and 128.37 Mbps respectively.
ATM Density It may be difficult to locate an ATM in Timor-Leste.13.39 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration In order to purchase a SIM card in Timor-Leste, a passport or ID is required as identification.
Socket types
There are 4 socket types used in Timor-Leste. Type C is a popular socket type throughout Europe (except the United Kingdom), Russia, and certain Asian countries. Type I is not very common around the world, so it might be a good idea to check if your electronics need an adapter.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Timor-Leste?
There are no Mariott hotels in Timor-Leste.
There are no Hilton hotels in Timor-Leste.
There are no IHG hotels in Timor-Leste.
There are no Best Western hotels in Timor-Leste.
There are no Radisson hotels in Timor-Leste.
There are no Accor hotels in Timor-Leste.
What fast food chains are present in Timor-Leste?
The McDonald’s chain does not operate in Timor-Leste.
The KFC chain does not operate in Timor-Leste.
The Burger King chain operates in Timor-Leste.
The Subway chain does not operate in Timor-Leste.
The Domino’s Pizza chain does not operate in Timor-Leste.
The Starbucks chain does not operate in Timor-Leste.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Dili?
Weather data for Dili (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are no passenger trains available.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Taxi Apps Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in Timor-Leste.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Timor-Leste
Sources
- Timor-Leste Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Timor-Leste (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban Smoking is forbidden in all public indoor locations, with limited exceptions.
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is prohibited.
Sources
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)