Timor-Leste Address Format
UPU format: recipient, then street name + house number (many houses still have no number), then locality line with suco/bairro or region before the city and the postcode directly after the city name (e.g. 'BAIRO PITE – DILI TL11212'), then TIMOR-LESTE. P.O. boxes are common, and a mobile phone number is often added as an extra line. Limited public documentation beyond the UPU filing.
Standard format
Código postal rules
| Field name | Código postal |
|---|---|
| Format | TLNNNNN (N = digit, A = letter) |
| Example | TL10001 |
| Pattern | ^TL\d{5}$ |
| Rule | 7 characters: the letters 'TL' plus 5 digits (2-digit region code + 3-digit delivery code), written directly after the locality name. The system is very recent and only codes for Dili (TL10xxx/TL11xxx) and Ainaro (TL42000) are publicly documented; many areas still rely on descriptive addressing. |
Fields used in Timor-Leste
| State / region | No |
|---|---|
| Street address | Yes |
| P.O. Box | Yes — "P.O. Box (Apartado)" locally |
FAQ
What is the Código postal format in Timor-Leste?
The format is TLNNNNN (N = digit, A = letter), for example TL10001. 7 characters: the letters 'TL' plus 5 digits (2-digit region code + 3-digit delivery code), written directly after the locality name. The system is very recent and only codes for Dili (TL10xxx/TL11xxx) and Ainaro (TL42000) are publicly documented; many areas still rely on descriptive addressing.
How do you write an address in Timor-Leste?
Timor-Leste addresses are written from the smallest unit to the largest. UPU format: recipient, then street name + house number (many houses still have no number), then locality line with suco/bairro or region before the city and the postcode directly after the city name (e.g. 'BAIRO PITE – DILI TL11212'), then TIMOR-LESTE. P.O. boxes are common, and a mobile phone number is often added as an extra line. Limited public documentation beyond the UPU filing.
Does Timor-Leste use postal codes?
Yes. Timor-Leste uses the Código postal in the format TLNNNNN (example: TL10001). 7 characters: the letters 'TL' plus 5 digits (2-digit region code + 3-digit delivery code), written directly after the locality name. The system is very recent and only codes for Dili (TL10xxx/TL11xxx) and Ainaro (TL42000) are publicly documented; many areas still rely on descriptive addressing.
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Sources
- https://www.upu.int/UPU/media/upu/PostalEntitiesFiles/addressingUnit/tlsEn.pdf
- https://correios.gov.tl/