What Currency Does Timor-Leste Use?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Exchange rate (approximate):
1 GBP β 1.3406 USD
Rates are indicative (July 2026) and change daily. Always check live rates before travelling. Rates by Exchange Rate API.
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What is money called in Timor-Leste?
Money in Timor-Leste is called the United States dollar β its ISO 4217 currency code is USD, and its symbol is $. The United States dollar is the official legal tender in Timor-Leste and is used for all everyday transactions β from paying for goods and services to converting money at banks and exchange bureaus. When travelling, you may also see it referred to as the Timor-Leste currency or simply money in Timor-Leste. The United States dollar is subdivided into 100 cents, though small-denomination coins may not always be in everyday circulation.
Is the United States dollar used anywhere else?
Yes β United States dollar (USD) is also used in Ecuador, El Salvador, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau and 2 other countries.
Not to be confused with other dollar currencies
Several currencies carry the name βdollarβ, but each one is separate, with its own code, value and issuing country. The United States dollar (USD) is the currency of Timor-Leste and other countries listed above.
| Currency | Code | Used in | 1 USD = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Caribbean dollar | XCD | Antigua and Barbuda +5 more | 2.7 |
| Australian dollar | AUD | Australia +3 more | 1.4387 |
| Bahamian dollar | BSD | Bahamas | 1 |
| Barbadian dollar | BBD | Barbados | 2 |
| Belize dollar | BZD | Belize | 2 |
| Brunei dollar | BND | Brunei | 1.2914 |
| Canadian dollar | CAD | Canada | 1.4151 |
| Fijian dollar | FJD | Fiji | 2.2374 |
| Guyanese dollar | GYD | Guyana | 209.26 |
| Jamaican dollar | JMD | Jamaica | 158.64 |
| Liberian dollar | LRD | Liberia | 181.37 |
| Namibian dollar | NAD | Namibia | 16.32 |
Practical money tips for Timor-Leste
Card payments are widely accepted in most cities, but it's still worth carrying some United States dollar in cash for smaller vendors, local transport and rural areas. Notify your bank before travelling to avoid transactions being blocked, and compare card fees β many cards charge a foreign transaction fee that a dedicated travel money card avoids.
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Timor-Leste in context
- Timor-Leste covers 14,874 kmΒ², making it the 154th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- 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.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Timor-Leste is a member state of the United Nations.
Timor-Leste currency β FAQ
What is the currency of Timor-Leste?
The currency of Timor-Leste is the United States dollar (currency code: USD, symbol: $).
What is the currency code for Timor-Leste?
The ISO 4217 currency code for the United States dollar is USD.
What is the United States dollar symbol?
The symbol for the United States dollar is $. You will see this on price tags and receipts throughout Timor-Leste.
What currency is used in Timor-Leste?
The official currency used in Timor-Leste is the United States dollar (USD).
Can I use US dollars in Timor-Leste?
Yes β the US dollar is the official currency of Timor-Leste, so you can pay in US dollars everywhere.
What is money called in Timor-Leste?
Money in Timor-Leste is called the United States dollar (USD).
Do other countries use the United States dollar?
Yes β United States dollar (USD) is also used in Ecuador, El Salvador, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau and 2 other countries.
What is the East Timorese currency?
The East Timorese currency is the United States dollar (USD), the official money of Timor-Leste.
What is the currency of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste?
The Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste is the formal name of Timor-Leste. Its currency is the United States dollar (USD).
Is the United States dollar the same as other dollar currencies?
No. Several currencies share the word, but each is a separate currency with its own code and value. The United States dollar is USD; others include Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD), Australian dollar (AUD), Bahamian dollar (BSD), Barbadian dollar (BBD).
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