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Latvia

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

TippingAbout 10 %

Local time–+371 · Calling code

The country in brief

About 1.85 million people live in Latvia, on 64,594 km². The capital is Riga.

Capital: Riga
Population: 1,847,785
Area: 64,594 km²
Official language: Latvian

Land borders

Belarus Estonia Lithuania Russia

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 Latvia?
Sockets take plug type C/F, at 230 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in Latvia?
Call 112 for police, ambulance and fire.
Do you tip in Latvia?
About 10 %.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Latvia?
Traffic drives on the right.
What currency is used in Latvia?
Prices are in Euro (EUR).
What language do they speak in Latvia?
Official language: Latvian.
How do I call a number in Latvia from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +371.