What is the capital of Timor-Leste?
The capital of Timor-Leste is Dili
Dili is the capital city and seat of government of Timor-Leste, a country in South-Eastern Asia. Timor-Leste uses the ISO codes TL and TLS, and its international dialling code is +670. The currency in use is the United States dollar (USD).
For the full profile of Timor-Leste, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Timor-Leste country page. The country has an estimated population of 1,418,517 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Timor-Leste
- Capital: Dili
- Region: South-Eastern Asia
- Currency: United States dollar (USD)
- Calling code: +670
- Flag emoji: 🇹🇱
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Timor-Leste?
The capital of Timor-Leste is Dili.
Is Dili the largest city in Timor-Leste?
Dili is the capital of Timor-Leste and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Dili?
Dili, like the rest of Timor-Leste, uses the United States dollar (USD, symbol $).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
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