How many days do you need in Dili?

The top 8 places in the centre take about 2 days at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel.

What are the top things to do in Dili?

Highlights: Immaculate Conception Cathedral, An-Nur Mosque, Nicolau Lobato Presidential Palace, Timorese Resistance Archive and Museum and Hindu temple in Dili. The map has 9 things to do in total.

What is the emergency number in Dili?

Emergency: police 112, ambulance 110, fire 115.

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Dili Things to do and walking itinerary

Timor-Leste

Dili travel guide

9 things to do in Dili. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.

Top things to do in Dili

Immaculate Conception Cathedral — church in Díli, East Timor (visit ≈ 35 min)
An-Nur Mosque — mosque in Dili, East Timor (visit ≈ 30 min)
Nicolau Lobato Presidential Palace — Official workplace of the President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste (visit ≈ 90 min)
Timorese Resistance Archive and Museum — museum in Dili, East Timor (visit ≈ 120 min)
Hindu temple in Dili — Indonesian Balinese Hindu temple in East Timor (visit ≈ 30 min)
Motael Church — church in Dili, East Timor (visit ≈ 30 min)
Chinese temple of Dili (visit ≈ 30 min)
Government Palace — official workplace of the prime minister and Constitutional Government of East Timor in Dili (visit ≈ 90 min)
Palácio de Lahane — historic building in East Timor (visit ≈ 90 min)

2-day Dili walking itinerary

Starting point: City centre. The top 8 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.

Day 1 (≈ 6.1 km · 8,260 steps · 1 h 22 min on the way): Motael Church → An-Nur Mosque → Nicolau Lobato Presidential Palace → Immaculate Conception Cathedral → Timorese Resistance Archive and Museum
Day 2 (≈ 6.1 km · 8,200 steps · 1 h 20 min on the way): Hindu temple in Dili → Chinese temple of Dili → Government Palace

Good to know before visiting Dili

Warning: Crocodiles can be present at beaches and rivers; heed warnings.
Warning: Dengue and malaria are risks; use repellent.
Warning: Roads can be poor; avoid night travel in the rainy season.
The currency is the US dollar; cash is important.
Cover shoulders and knees in churches.
Visa and entry rules depend on your nationality and change often; check official government sources before you travel.

Emergency: police 112, ambulance 110, fire 115
Plugs: C/E/F/I, 220V
Tap water: Don't drink tap water; use bottled.
Tipping: Tipping is optional.

Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: Timor-Leste, Wikivoyage — East Timor, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10

Dili travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Dili?: The top 8 places in the centre take about 2 days at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel.
What are the top things to do in Dili?: Highlights: Immaculate Conception Cathedral, An-Nur Mosque, Nicolau Lobato Presidential Palace, Timorese Resistance Archive and Museum and Hindu temple in Dili. The map has 9 things to do in total.
What is the emergency number in Dili?: Emergency: police 112, ambulance 110, fire 115.
Do you tip in Dili?: Tipping is optional.

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