Capital city, Timor-Leste
Can you drink tap water in Dili?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Dili?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or filtered water; avoid tap water and ice outside good hotels and restaurants.
Key facts
- In Dili: Drink bottled or filtered water; avoid tap water and ice outside good hotels and restaurants.
Tap water across Timor-Leste
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| Dili | No, drink bottled |
| Atauro | No, drink bottled |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Dili?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or filtered water; avoid tap water and ice outside good hotels and restaurants.
Can you drink tap water in Timor-Leste?
Drink bottled or filtered water; avoid tap water and ice outside good hotels and restaurants.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Timor-Leste Tourism
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