Timor-Leste facts
| Capital | Dili |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, South-Eastern Asia |
| Area | 14,874 km² · 5,743 sq mi · 3,675,440 acres |
| Languages | Portuguese, Tetum |
| Demonym | East Timorese |
| Currency | US Dollar (USD) |
| Time zone | Asia/Dili · UTC+9 · 4:35 AM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +670 |
| Internet domain | .tl |
| Capital coordinates | -8.5586, 125.5736 |
Time difference
Dili is on UTC+9 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 11:00 p.m. (previous day) |
| Los Angeles | 8:00 p.m. (previous day) |
| London | 4:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 3:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Timor-Leste is about 0.16% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Timor-Leste is about 6.1% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Dili to Washington, D.C.: about 15,957 km (9,915 mi) as the crow flies.
- Dili to London: about 13,166 km (8,181 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Timor-Leste shares land borders with 1 country: Indonesia.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Timor-Leste?
The capital of Timor-Leste is Dili.
How big is Timor-Leste?
Timor-Leste covers about 14,874 km² (5,743 sq mi), ranking 154 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.16% of the size of the United States. It is about 6.1% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Timor-Leste in?
Dili uses UTC+9 (Asia/Dili) today. When it is noon in Dili, it is 11:00 p.m. (previous day) in New York and 4:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Timor-Leste use?
Timor-Leste uses the US Dollar (USD).
What is the country code for Timor-Leste?
The international calling code is +670. From the United States dial 011 670 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 670.
What language is spoken in Timor-Leste?
Official or national languages: Portuguese, Tetum.