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Dili and major towns typically feature more Type C and F outlets in newer buildings, while rural areas often have older Type E installations. Hotel accommodations frequently provide Type I outlets due to Australian development assistance, though availability varies significantly outside the capital.
Full Type C guide →Timor-Leste uses Type C and Type E and Type F and Type I power plugs and electrical outlets. The standard voltage is 230V with a frequency of 50Hz.
Yes, travelers from the United States, Canada, Mexico, and other countries using Type A/B plugs will need a travel adapter for Timor-Leste. The Type C/E/F/I outlets are not compatible with American flat-blade plugs.
Timor-Leste uses 230V. Dual-voltage electronics (smartphones, laptops, cameras) labeled "100-240V" work fine with just a plug adapter. Single-voltage appliances from a different voltage zone (hair dryers, curling irons, kettles) must NOT be plugged in directly — they can be damaged or dangerous. Check every device label before plugging in.
Yes. All modern smartphone chargers (including iPhone and Android USB chargers) are dual-voltage (100-240V) and work in Timor-Leste. You only need a plug adapter to fit the Type C/E/F/I outlets.
Yes. Laptop chargers from Apple, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and other major brands are universal (100-240V). You only need a Type C/E/F/I plug adapter for Timor-Leste.
The emergency phone number in Timor-Leste is 112. Save this number in your phone before your trip.