National flag FlagDateUseDescription1975 (de facto)2002-present (de jure)Flag of Timor-LesteA red field with the black isosceles triangle based on the hoist-side bearing a white five-pointed star in the center superimposed on the larger yellow triangle, also based on the hoist-side, that extends to the center of the flag.
Military flags FlagDateUseDescriptionFlag of the Timor-Leste Defence Force
Historical flags FlagDateUseDescription1999–2002The Flag of the United Nations, used by East Timor under UN administration1976–1999Provincial flag of Timor Timur1976–1999Flag of Indonesia used by the Provisional Government of East Timor (1975–1976) during the Indonesian invasion and in Timor Timur province during the subsequent Indonesian occupation28 November 1975 – 7 December 1975Flag used following unilateral declaration of independence19651965 proposal for a flag of Portuguese Timor (never adopted)1942–1945Flag of Japan used in during Japan's occupation of Portuguese Timor1946Flag of Timor's Portuguese refugees flown in Lisbon after the occupation (1946)19321932 proposal for a flag of Portuguese Timor (never adopted)1910–1975The flag of Portugal, adopted in 1910, was used in Portuguese Timor1830–1910The national flag of Portugal, was used in Portuguese Timor1816–1830The flag of Portugal, was used in Portuguese Timor1750–1816The flag of Portugal, as adopted in 1750, was used in Portuguese Timor1707–1750The flag of Portugal, as adopted in 1707, was used in Portuguese Timor1702–1707The flag of Portugal, as adopted in 1667, was used in Portuguese Timor1652–1702The State's Flag1602-1702The Prince's Flag1293–1527The flag of The Majapahit Empire 1999–2000Flag of the AitarakAn upside-down flag of Indonesia with the lettering "AITARAK" (Tetum for thorn). This modification of the flag is illegal and is a punishable offense in Indonesia. 1986-2001 Flag of the National Council of Maubere Resistance (obverse and reverse)
Political flags