In an emergency in Timor-Leste it is crucial to know the right number to call. Save these in your phone or keep a printed copy with you.
Key Emergency Contacts
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| General emergency | 112 |
| Ambulance | 110 |
| Fire department | 115 |
| Police | 112 or 723 0635 |
| Dili National Hospital | 331 1000 or 331 1008 |
| Timor Ambulance Service | 331 1044 or 723 3212 |
| Dili National Ambulance (emergency) | 331 0541 |
| Bombeiros (fire and rescue) | 331 2210, 332 4019 or 723 0686 |
| Emergency medevac | +61 2 9372 2468 |
| Portuguese Clinic | Doctor 723 4761 · Nurse 726 3158 |
Telephone System in Timor-Leste
- Country code: +670
- International access code: 00
- Mobile numbers: range from 73xx xxxx to 78xx xxxx
- Service numbers: begin with 721 xxxx
- Government departments: usually start with 333
- Area codes are split into three regions:
- Western — Manufahi (21x xxxx), Cova Lima (22x xxxx)
- Central — Dili (31x xxxx, 32x xxxx)
- Eastern — Baucau (41x xxxx), Manatuto (42x xxxx)
Tips for Handling Emergencies
- Language: if you do not speak Tetum or Portuguese, carry a phrasebook or a translation app — our Tetum guide covers the essentials.
- Know your location: being able to describe exactly where you are helps emergency services reach you quickly.
- Travel insurance: make sure it covers emergency medical treatment and evacuation — serious cases are often flown to Darwin.
- Embassy contact: keep your embassy’s details at hand for legal or medical emergencies. See embassies and consulates.
- First aid: basic first-aid knowledge can be vital while waiting for help, especially outside Dili.
For vaccinations, malaria and hospitals, read our health and safety guide.