Discover Timor-Leste

The capital of Timor-Leste (East Timor) is Dili, a bustling port city on the northern coast of the island of Timor. Dili serves as the nation’s political and economic center, established as a capital during Portuguese colonial rule in 1769 and becoming the capital of the independent nation in 2002. The city, characterized by its tropical climate and proximity to both mountains and beaches, is the largest in the country and reflects a rich history of colonialism and the struggle for independence.