East Timor travel advice

Explore our complete guide to East Timor with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for East Timor.

East Timor travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to East Timor with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

East Timor - quick facts
Time difference UK +9 hours
Language(s) Tetum, Portuguese, Indonesian
Currency US Dollar
Electricity C + E + F + I plug (220V)
Driving side Left
Visa✝ Yes

Why visit East Timor?

Considering a holiday to the East Timor? Here are some of the very good reasons it makes such a wonderful holiday destination be it for beaches or nature to ensure you get the most out of your 2025/2026 escape.

  • Beach babes - beaches
    Beaches
  • Nature lovers - nature & wildlife
    Nature

East Timor tourist information

✝ = requirements for UK travellers.

Travelling to East Timor?
  Hotels  Flights 

Recommended for East Timor

East Timor deals >>

Back to top

East Timor weather

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °C
29°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Dili29
29°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Dili29
29°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Dili29
29°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Dili29
29°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Dili29
29°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Dili29
28°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Dili28
28°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Dili28
29°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Dili29
29°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Dili29
30°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Dili30
29°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Dili29
Hours of sunshine (daily)
Days with some rainfall
15 days with some rainfall in January in Dili15
15 days with some rainfall in February in Dili15
15 days with some rainfall in March in Dili15
11 days with some rainfall in April in Dili11
8 days with some rainfall in May in Dili8
6 days with some rainfall in June in Dili6
5 days with some rainfall in July in Dili5
4 days with some rainfall in August in Dili4
4 days with some rainfall in September in Dili4
4 days with some rainfall in October in Dili4
9 days with some rainfall in November in Dili9
14 days with some rainfall in December in Dili14
Sea temperature °C
29°C sea temperature in January in Dili29
29°C sea temperature in February in Dili29
29°C sea temperature in March in Dili29
29°C sea temperature in April in Dili29
29°C sea temperature in May in Dili29
28°C sea temperature in June in Dili28
27°C sea temperature in July in Dili27
27°C sea temperature in August in Dili27
27°C sea temperature in September in Dili27
28°C sea temperature in October in Dili28
29°C sea temperature in November in Dili29
29°C sea temperature in December in Dili29

The East Timor weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Dili.

East Timor destinations >>

Rentalcars.com: Discount car hire worldwide

  • Compare car hire prices to find best deal online
  • Book flexible bookings with free cancellation policy
  • No hidden fees + price match guarantee
Go to Rentalcars.com deal >>

View all Rentalcars.com offers

Rentalcars.comCar hire finder

Back to top

East Timor travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting East Timor from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around East Timor.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

FCDOFCDO travel advice

Back to top

East Timor travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to East Timor with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in East Timor, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Back to top

East Timor travel features

Do you want to learn more about East Timor? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in East Timor.

We don't currently have any travel features on East Timor. Discover more about holiday destinations around the world with this selection of general travel articles.

Back to top

East Timor FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to East Timor including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Are there entry restrictions to East Timor?

East Timor is open for tourism from the UK.

Arrivals from the UK face a period of quarantine on entering East Timor. Fully vaccinated passengers exempt from quarantine.

Check out Information and Technology Agency, East Timor for more information.

What is the time difference between East Timor and the UK?

The time difference between East Timor and the UK is UK time+9 hours.

What is the main language spoken in East Timor?

The main languages spoken in East Timor are Tetum, Portuguese and Indonesian.

Learn a language for East Timor with Busuu*, Babbel* and Mondly*.

What is the currency in East Timor?

The currency in East Timor is the US Dollar (USD).

Send money to East Timor with Wise.com*.

Which plugs are used in East Timor?

East Timor uses electrical plug type C + E + F + I (220 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in East Timor?

They drive on the left side of the road in East Timor.

Do you need a visa for East Timor?

Yes, UK passport holders do need a visa to enter East Timor.

Check East Timor visa requirements for all passport holders with VisaHQ*.

Travel advice by country or destination

Explore holidays in the sun for less

More holidays

Airport parking

More parking

Airport lounges

More lounges

Top ^