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East Timor travel advice
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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 |
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✝ = requirements for UK travellers.
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East Timor weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum daytime temperature °F |  84 |
84 |
84 |
84 |
84 |
84 |
82 |
82 |
84 |
84 |
 86 |
84 |
| Hours of sunshine (daily) | ||||||||||||
| Days with some rainfall |  15 |
15 |
15 |
 11 |
 8 |
 6 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
9 |
14 |
| Sea temperature °F |  84 |
84 |
84 |
84 |
84 |
82 |
 81 |
81 |
81 |
82 |
84 |
84 |
The East Timor weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Dili.
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.
- UK traveller advice for East Timor - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for East Timor - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for East Timor - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for East Timor - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for East Timor - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for East Timor - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
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
FCDO travel advice
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.
- Vaccines & medicines for East Timor - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for East Timor - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in East Timor - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
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
East Timor travel features
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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?
What is the currency in East Timor?
The currency in East Timor is the US Dollar (USD).
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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.
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