What is the Capital of Timor-Leste?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Timor-Leste is Dili. Timor-Leste is located in South-Eastern Asia, Oceania, with a population of 1,391,221. The official currency is the United States dollar and the primary language spoken is Tetum.
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Dili at a glance
| Capital city | Dili |
|---|---|
| Country | Timor-Leste (Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste) |
| Region | South-Eastern Asia, Oceania |
| Country population | 1,391,221 (153rd largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+09:00 |
| Currency | United States dollar (USD) |
| Calling code | +670 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Left |
Capitals of countries bordering Timor-Leste
- Jakarta, capital of Indonesia
Timor-Leste in context
- Timor-Leste covers 14,874 km², making it the 154th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 94 people per km² ranks 95th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 1 country: Indonesia.
- With 1,391,221 people, Timor-Leste holds about 0.2% of the population of South-Eastern Asia.
- That is roughly 2.9% of the Oceania total counted on this site.
- With 2 official languages, Timor-Leste has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Timor-Leste is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Timor-Leste — FAQ
What is the capital of Timor-Leste?
The capital of Timor-Leste is Dili.
Is Dili the largest city in Timor-Leste?
Yes — Dili is both the capital and the largest city of Timor-Leste.
What country is Dili in?
Dili is the capital city of Timor-Leste.
What continent is Dili in?
Dili, the capital of Timor-Leste, is located in Oceania.
Is Dili the capital of Timor-Leste?
Yes — Dili is the capital of Timor-Leste (official name: Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste).
Dili is the capital of which country?
Dili is the capital of Timor-Leste, in South-Eastern Asia.
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