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Estonia

The practical basics before you go: plugs, emergency numbers, money, tipping and the time.

Emergency112All emergencies

Plug typesC · F230 V · 50 Hz CurrencyEUREuro

Drives on theright

TippingRound up, or leave small change

Local time–+372 · Calling code

The country in brief

About 1.37 million people live in Estonia, on 45,335 km². The capital is Tallinn.

Capital: Tallinn
Population: 1,366,475
Area: 45,335 km²
Official languages: Estonian

Land borders

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Facts change, so check the important things before you travel.
Population: World Bank, 2025 (CC BY 4.0). Capital, area and languages: Wikidata. Facts fetched October 30, 2026.

Before you go

Which plugs are used in Estonia?
Sockets take plug type C/F, at 230 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in Estonia?
Call 112 for police, ambulance and fire.
Do you tip in Estonia?
Round up, or leave small change.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Estonia?
Traffic drives on the right.
What currency is used in Estonia?
Prices are in Euro (EUR).
What language do they speak in Estonia?
Official languages: Estonian.
How do I call a number in Estonia from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +372.