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Timor-Leste: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide

Plug types
Type C
Type E
Type F
Type I
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz

Timor-Leste uses Type C, Type E, Type F, Type I outlets at 230V, 50Hz.

Do travellers to Timor-Leste need an adapter?

It depends where you're coming from. Here's what we'd pack from the most common origins. Click any row for the full per-pair breakdown.

From Plug adapter Voltage converter Full guide
Australia
Type I · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Australia → Timor-Leste
Germany
Type C, F · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Germany → Timor-Leste
France
Type C, E · 230V
 Not needed Not needed France → Timor-Leste
Italy
Type C, F, L · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Italy → Timor-Leste
Spain
Type C, F · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Spain → Timor-Leste
Netherlands
Type C, F · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Netherlands → Timor-Leste
Switzerland
Type C, J · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Switzerland → Timor-Leste
Belgium
Type C, E · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Belgium → Timor-Leste
United Kingdom
Type G · 230V
 Needed Not needed United Kingdom → Timor-Leste
Ireland
Type G · 230V
 Needed Not needed Ireland → Timor-Leste
United States
Type A, B · 120V
 Needed Check devices United States → Timor-Leste
Canada
Type A, B · 120V
 Needed Check devices Canada → Timor-Leste

Frequently asked

What type of plug does Timor-Leste use?
Timor-Leste uses Type C and Type E and Type F and Type I outlets at 230V, 50Hz.
What's the voltage in Timor-Leste?
Timor-Leste runs on 230V at 50Hz — that's the high-voltage standard. Dual-voltage devices (most phones, laptops, modern chargers labelled "100-240V") work as-is. Single-voltage devices like hair dryers, curling irons, and travel kettles do not without a converter.
Do I need a travel adapter for Timor-Leste?
Only if your home country uses a different plug type. Travellers from any country whose plugs aren't Type C/E/F/I will need an adapter. Use the table above or the calculator to check your specific pair.

Check a specific pair

Not coming from one of the origins above? Drop your actual starting country in and we'll compute the verdict for you.