The +370 country code is for Lithuania, the largest and southernmost of the three Baltic states. Lithuania has about 2.8 million people and shares borders with Latvia to the north, Belarus to the east, Poland to the south, and the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad to the southwest. The capital is Vilnius, tucked into the southeast corner of the country near the Belarusian border.
Lithuania uses a trunk prefix (8) for domestic calls, which makes its phone system slightly different from its neighbors Estonia and Latvia (neither uses a trunk prefix). When calling from abroad, you drop the 8 and dial +370 followed by the remaining digits. This trips people up, so pay attention to the examples below.
Quick answer: Dial +370 followed by 8 digits. Mobile numbers start with 6 (the full domestic format is 8-6XX XXXXX). Landline numbers use area codes: Vilnius is 5, Kaunas is 37, Klaipėda is 46. The trunk prefix is 8 — drop it when calling from abroad.
How to call Lithuania: quick reference
Lithuania has a trunk prefix of 8. When calling from abroad, replace the 8 with +370. When calling domestically, dial 8 before the number. The table below shows international dialing formats.
| Calling from | Dialing format |
|---|---|
| US/Canada mobile | +370 [local number] |
| US/Canada landline | 011-370-[local number] |
| UK | 00-370-[local number] |
| Australia | 0011-370-[local number] |
| Germany | 00-370-[local number] |
| France | 00-370-[local number] |
Understanding Lithuania phone numbers
Lithuanian phone numbers consist of the country code (+370) plus 8 digits. Domestically, you dial 8 + the remaining digits. The first digit after the trunk prefix tells you the number type.
Mobile numbers
Mobile numbers start with 6 after the country code. The full international format is +370 6XX XX XXX (8 digits after +370). Domestically, you dial 8-6XX XX XXX. Examples: +370 612 34 567 (international), 8-612 34 567 (domestic).
Landline numbers
Landlines use geographic area codes. The major ones:
| City | Area code | International format | Domestic format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vilnius | 5 | +370 5 XXX XXXX | 8-5 XXX XXXX |
| Kaunas | 37 | +370 37 XX XXXX | 8-37 XX XXXX |
| Klaipėda | 46 | +370 46 XX XXXX | 8-46 XX XXXX |
| Šiauliai | 41 | +370 41 XX XXXX | 8-41 XX XXXX |
| Panevėžys | 45 | +370 45 XX XXXX | 8-45 XX XXXX |
Vilnius has the shortest area code (just 5), which means Vilnius landline numbers have 7 local digits. Other cities have 2-digit area codes and 6 local digits. The total is always 8 digits after +370.
Number type summary
| Starts with (after +370) | Type | Total digits after +370 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Mobile | 8 |
| 5 | Vilnius landline | 8 |
| 37, 41, 45, 46, etc. | Regional landline | 8 |
| 800 | Toll-free | 8 |
| 900 | Premium rate | 8 |
Mobile carriers in Lithuania
Lithuania has three mobile operators with good coverage across the country, including 4G everywhere and 5G in the major cities.
Telia Lithuania
The largest carrier, formerly Omnitel, now part of the Swedish Telia Company group. Telia has the widest rural coverage and the most extensive 5G rollout. It handles most business and government accounts. Telia also owns the main fixed-line infrastructure (formerly TEO).
Bitė Lithuania
The second-largest operator, owned by the Providence Equity-backed group that also runs Bite Latvia. Bitė focuses on consumer and small business customers. It was the first Lithuanian operator to launch 5G and competes on bundled mobile/internet packages.
Tele2 Lithuania
The third operator, owned by Swedish Tele2 AB. Tele2 positions itself as the budget option with simpler pricing. Popular among prepaid users and younger customers. Coverage is good in populated areas but thinner in some rural spots compared to Telia.
Don't confuse +370 with nearby codes
Lithuania's +370 sits at the start of the Baltic code sequence. The codes are close enough that one wrong digit sends your call to a different country.
| Code | Country | Why it's confused |
|---|---|---|
| +371 | Latvia | One digit off, Baltic neighbor to the north |
| +372 | Estonia | Two digits off, third Baltic state |
| +375 | Belarus | Shares a long eastern border with Lithuania |
| +48 | Poland | Southern neighbor, large Polish-Lithuanian diaspora overlap |
The Latvia/Lithuania confusion is the most common. Both are Baltic, both are in the EU, and their country names sound similar in English. If you dial +371 instead of +370, you reach Latvia. The quickest test: Latvian and Lithuanian are different enough that you will hear the difference immediately, even if you do not speak either language.
Time zone considerations
Lithuania uses Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) in winter and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) from late March to late October. All three Baltic states share the same time zone.
| Your location | Time difference | Best calling window |
|---|---|---|
| US East Coast (ET) | +7 hours | 8:00-11:00 AM ET (3:00-6:00 PM in Lithuania) |
| US West Coast (PT) | +10 hours | 7:00-9:00 AM PT (5:00-7:00 PM in Lithuania) |
| UK (GMT/BST) | +2 hours | 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM GMT |
| Australia (AEST) | -8 hours | 4:00-8:00 PM AEST (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM in Lithuania) |
| Germany (CET) | +1 hour | 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM CET |
The 7-hour gap from the US East Coast means mornings are your only practical window. European callers have it easier since Lithuania is only 1-2 hours ahead of most of Western Europe.
Communication in Lithuania
Business hours and etiquette
Standard business hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Lithuanians are direct and do not spend much time on pleasantries before getting to business. Phone conversations are efficient. Expect formality with new contacts, using titles and last names. Punctuality matters.
Language considerations
Lithuanian is the official language and one of the oldest living Indo-European languages. Unlike Estonian (Finno-Ugric) and Latvian (also Indo-European but different branch), Lithuanian is a Baltic language with archaic features that linguists find fascinating. Russian is spoken by a minority, particularly older generations and in some eastern towns near the Belarusian border. English is common among younger Lithuanians and in business. Polish is spoken in the Vilnius region, where a Polish-speaking minority has lived for centuries.
Network quality
Lithuania has strong mobile and internet infrastructure. 4G covers virtually the entire population, and 5G is live in Vilnius, Kaunas, and Klaipėda. Lithuania consistently ranks among the top EU countries for internet speed, thanks to widespread fiber deployment. Call quality is reliable. VoIP works without restrictions. The country is small and relatively flat, so even rural areas get decent signal.
The Lithuania diaspora
Lithuania has one of the highest emigration rates in the EU. The population dropped from 3.5 million in the 1990s to about 2.8 million today. Most left for economic reasons after EU accession in 2004.
United Kingdom
The UK received the largest wave of Lithuanian emigrants. Lithuanians became one of the largest non-UK national groups in England, settling in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and many smaller towns. Construction, food processing, and warehouse work were the main draws. Tens of thousands remain with settled status after Brexit. The UK-Lithuania calling route is one of the busiest for this country code.
Ireland
Ireland has a large Lithuanian community relative to its size. Dublin, Cork, and smaller towns across the country have Lithuanian shops, churches, and weekend schools. Many arrived during the Celtic Tiger boom. The community is well-established and maintains close ties to home.
Norway
Norway attracted Lithuanians with higher wages in construction, oil services, and fishing. Oslo, Bergen, and Stavanger have sizeable Lithuanian populations. Norway is not in the EU but is in the EEA, so movement was relatively easy.
United States
The US has an older Lithuanian diaspora, dating to the late 1800s and early 1900s, concentrated in Chicago (which once had the largest Lithuanian population outside Lithuania), Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and the northeastern states. These communities built churches, newspapers, and cultural organizations that survived through the Soviet occupation era. Newer arrivals are fewer but tend to cluster in the same cities.
Dialing examples
Calling a mobile phone
Your friend's Lithuanian number is 8-612 34 567. Drop the 8 and dial +370 612 34 567. From a US landline: 011 370 612 34 567. From the UK: 00 370 612 34 567.
Calling a Vilnius landline
A Vilnius office number is 8-5 234 5678. Drop the 8 and dial +370 5 234 5678. From a US landline: 011 370 5 234 5678. Note that Vilnius has a single-digit area code (5), so the local part is 7 digits.
Calling a Kaunas landline
A Kaunas number is 8-37 34 5678. Drop the 8: +370 37 34 5678. Kaunas has a 2-digit area code (37), so the local part is 6 digits. Total after +370 is still 8 digits.
Calling from inside Lithuania
Domestically, keep the 8. To call the mobile, dial 8-612 34 567. To call the Vilnius office, dial 8-5 234 5678. The 8 is mandatory for all domestic calls.
Common mistakes to avoid
Including the trunk prefix 8 in international calls
This is the most common mistake. If the number is written as 8-612 34 567, you must drop the 8 when dialing from abroad. Dial +370 612 34 567, not +370 8 612 34 567. The 8 is only for domestic calls within Lithuania.
Confusing +370 (Lithuania) with +371 (Latvia)
One digit apart, both Baltic, and the country names start with "L". If you reach someone speaking Latvian instead of Lithuanian, check the code. The two languages are related but sound noticeably different.
Wrong number of digits for landlines
Vilnius uses area code 5 (1 digit) with 7 local digits. Kaunas uses 37 (2 digits) with 6 local digits. The total after +370 is always 8 digits. If your call fails, count the digits. People sometimes include the area code and also pad to 8 local digits, giving too many total digits.
Forgetting the time difference
Lithuania is UTC+2 (UTC+3 in summer), which is 7 hours ahead of New York. An evening call from the US East Coast at 7 PM reaches Lithuania at 2 AM. Plan for morning calls from the US.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What country uses the +370 code?
Lithuania. The +370 country code belongs to Lithuania, the southernmost Baltic state in Northern Europe.
How many digits are in a Lithuanian phone number?
Lithuanian phone numbers are 8 digits after the +370 country code. Mobile numbers start with 6. Landlines use area codes (5 for Vilnius, 37 for Kaunas, 46 for Klaipėda, etc.).
What is Lithuania's trunk prefix?
Lithuania's trunk prefix is 8. Dial 8 before the number for domestic calls. When calling from abroad, drop the 8 and use +370 instead.
Do I drop the 8 when calling Lithuania from abroad?
Yes. If the number is written as 8-612 34 567, dial +370 612 34 567 from abroad. The 8 is only for calls within Lithuania.
What language is spoken in Lithuania?
Lithuanian is the official language. It is a Baltic language unrelated to Latvian's close cousin or the Finno-Ugric Estonian. Russian is spoken by some older residents. English is common among younger people and in business settings.
For more dialing guides, see our complete country code directory. If you are calling other Baltic countries, check +371 Latvia or +372 Estonia.