The +372 country code connects you to Estonia, a small Baltic nation of 1.3 million people on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea. Estonia borders Latvia to the south, Russia to the east, and faces Finland across the Gulf of Finland. The capital, Tallinn, is just an 80-kilometer ferry ride from Helsinki.
Estonia punches well above its weight in technology. Skype was built here. The country pioneered digital government, e-residency, and online voting. Nearly all public services run digitally, and free public Wi-Fi covers most of the country. This digital-first culture extends to telecommunications: Estonia dropped trunk prefixes and area codes years ago, making its phone system one of the simplest in Europe.
Quick answer: Dial +372 followed by 7 or 8 digits. Mobile numbers start with 5 and are 7-8 digits. Landline numbers start with 3, 4, 6, or 7 and are 7 digits. There is no trunk prefix. Dial the number exactly as listed, whether calling from inside or outside Estonia.
How to call Estonia: quick reference
Estonia uses no trunk prefix and no area codes. The number you see is the number you dial, whether you are in Tallinn or in Tokyo. Just add +372 (or your country's exit code + 372) before the local number.
| Calling from | Dialing format |
|---|---|
| US/Canada mobile | +372 [local number] |
| US/Canada landline | 011-372-[local number] |
| UK | 00-372-[local number] |
| Australia | 0011-372-[local number] |
| Germany | 00-372-[local number] |
| France | 00-372-[local number] |
Understanding Estonia phone numbers
Estonia abandoned geographic area codes in the early 2000s. All numbers are now 7 or 8 digits with no trunk prefix. The first digit tells you the number type.
Mobile numbers
All Estonian mobile numbers start with 5 and are 7 or 8 digits long. The format is typically 5XXX XXXX (8 digits) for newer numbers or 5XX XXXX (7 digits) for older ones. Examples: +372 5123 4567 or +372 512 3456.
Landline numbers
Landlines are 7 digits and start with 3, 4, 6, or 7. Tallinn numbers generally start with 6, while regional numbers use other prefixes. Examples: +372 612 3456 (Tallinn), +372 734 5678 (Tartu area).
Number type summary
| Starts with | Type | Digits |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Mobile | 7-8 |
| 3, 4, 6, 7 | Landline | 7 |
| 800 | Toll-free | 7 |
| 900 | Premium rate | 7 |
Mobile carriers in Estonia
Estonia has three main mobile operators, all offering 4G/5G coverage across the country. Competition keeps coverage high even in rural areas.
Telia Estonia
The largest operator, formerly known as EMT (Eesti Mobiiltelefon). Telia is the incumbent carrier with the widest coverage, including 5G in Tallinn and Tartu. It is part of the Swedish Telia Company group. Most business and government contracts go through Telia.
Elisa Estonia
The second-largest operator, part of the Finnish Elisa group. Strong in consumer mobile and home broadband. Elisa absorbed the Starman cable TV/internet brand and offers bundled packages. Good coverage throughout the country, with competitive pricing aimed at younger users.
Tele2 Estonia
The third operator, owned by Swedish Tele2 AB. Positioned as the budget-friendly option with simpler plans. Coverage is slightly less extensive in remote areas like the islands, but fine for cities and towns. Popular among prepaid users and tourists.
Don't confuse +372 with nearby codes
Estonia's +372 sits in a cluster of similar Baltic and Eastern European codes. Getting one digit wrong connects you to a different country entirely.
| Code | Country | Why it's confused |
|---|---|---|
| +371 | Latvia | One digit off, Baltic neighbor directly to the south |
| +370 | Lithuania | Two digits off, third Baltic state |
| +373 | Moldova | One digit off, Eastern European |
| +358 | Finland | Closest cultural/linguistic neighbor, frequent travel between the two |
The +371/+372/+373 sequence (Latvia, Estonia, Moldova) is the most common source of errors. If you are calling someone in Tallinn and reach a Latvian or Moldovan number, check that middle digit. Finland's +358 comes up because Estonians and Finns interact constantly, and people sometimes mix up which code belongs to which country.
Time zone considerations
Estonia uses Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) in winter and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) from late March to late October. This puts Estonia ahead of most of Western Europe by one hour and ahead of the UK by two.
| 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 Estonia) |
| US West Coast (PT) | +10 hours | 7:00-9:00 AM PT (5:00-7:00 PM in Estonia) |
| 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 Estonia) |
| Finland (EET) | Same time zone | Anytime during business hours |
Estonia and Finland share the same time zone, which makes cross-gulf calls straightforward. For US callers, the morning is your best window since Estonia is winding down its business day.
Communication in Estonia
Business hours and etiquette
Standard business hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Estonians are direct and efficient on the phone. Small talk is minimal. Get to the point, state your purpose, and expect a quick response. English proficiency is high, especially in Tallinn and among anyone under 40. Older Estonians outside the capital may prefer Estonian or Russian.
Language considerations
Estonian is a Finno-Ugric language, related to Finnish but not to the other Baltic languages (Latvian and Lithuanian are Indo-European). About 25% of the population speaks Russian as a first language, concentrated in the northeast (Narva, Sillamäe) and parts of Tallinn. For business calls, English works well. For personal calls to older relatives, expect Estonian or Russian depending on their background.
Network quality
Estonia has some of the best mobile and internet infrastructure in Europe. 4G covers over 99% of the population, and 5G is rolling out in major cities. Wi-Fi is free in most public spaces, cafes, and even public transport. Call quality is consistently high. VoIP services work without restrictions. The country's small size and flat terrain help with coverage: even the islands of Saaremaa and Hiiumaa have solid signal.
The Estonia diaspora
Estonia's small population means the diaspora is also small in absolute numbers, but its communities are tight-knit and maintain close ties to home.
Finland
The largest Estonian community abroad. Estimates range from 50,000 to over 100,000 Estonians in Finland, most in the Helsinki metropolitan area. The proximity (a two-hour ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki), shared linguistic roots, and wage differences drove migration, especially after EU accession in 2004. Many Estonians commute weekly between the two countries. Calls between Finland and Estonia are extremely common.
Sweden
Sweden hosts an older Estonian diaspora dating to World War II, when roughly 80,000 Estonians fled Soviet occupation. Stockholm and Gothenburg have established Estonian communities with cultural associations, Estonian-language schools, and churches. The community has shrunk as generations assimilated, but many maintain ties and visit Estonia regularly.
United States and Canada
Smaller communities exist in the US (New York, New Jersey, San Francisco) and Canada (Toronto), also largely from the WWII refugee wave. The Estonian Houses in New York and Toronto are community centers. Younger Estonians have moved for tech jobs, particularly to the Bay Area, given Estonia's tech reputation.
United Kingdom and Germany
Post-2004 EU migration brought working-age Estonians to the UK (London, Manchester) and Germany (Berlin, Munich). The UK community grew during the 2000s-2010s, though some returned after Brexit. Germany attracts both workers and students.
Dialing examples
Calling a mobile phone in Tallinn
Your friend's number is 5123 4567. From the US, dial +372 5123 4567. From a US landline, dial 011 372 5123 4567. From the UK, dial 00 372 5123 4567.
Calling a Tallinn office landline
The office number is 612 3456. From the US, dial +372 612 3456. From a US landline, dial 011 372 612 3456. From Australia, dial 0011 372 612 3456.
Calling a number in Tartu
A Tartu landline is 734 5678. Dial it the same way: +372 734 5678. There is no area code to add or remove. The 7 at the start is part of the number, not a trunk prefix.
Calling from inside Estonia
Within Estonia, just dial the number as-is. To call the mobile above, dial 5123 4567. To call the Tallinn landline, dial 612 3456. No prefix needed.
Common mistakes to avoid
Adding a trunk prefix that does not exist
Estonia has no trunk prefix. Do not add a 0 before the number. If you dial +372 0 5123 4567, the call will fail. This trips up callers from countries like the UK or Germany where dropping a leading 0 is standard for international calls. Estonia simply does not use one.
Confusing +371 (Latvia) with +372 (Estonia)
Latvia is +371, Estonia is +372. They are sequential, they are neighbors, and mixing them up is easy. If your call reaches someone speaking Latvian instead of Estonian, you probably swapped the last digit.
Expecting area codes
There are no area codes in Estonia. The number format is flat: country code + 7 or 8 digit number. If someone gives you a number written as (0)612 3456 with a zero in parentheses, ignore the zero entirely. It is probably a leftover from old formatting conventions.
Forgetting the time difference
Estonia is UTC+2 (UTC+3 in summer), which is 7 hours ahead of the US East Coast. Calling at 5 PM New York time means it is midnight in Tallinn. Check the time zone table above and aim for morning calls from the US.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What country uses the +372 code?
Estonia. The +372 country code is assigned exclusively to Estonia, a Baltic state in Northern Europe bordering Latvia, Russia, and the Baltic Sea.
How many digits are in an Estonian phone number?
Estonian phone numbers are 7 or 8 digits after the +372 country code. Mobile numbers (starting with 5) can be either 7 or 8 digits. Landline numbers are 7 digits.
Does Estonia have area codes?
No. Estonia uses a flat numbering system with no geographic area codes. The first digit of the number indicates the type (5 for mobile, 6 for Tallinn landline, etc.) but there is no separate area code to dial.
Do I need to drop a 0 when calling Estonia from abroad?
No. Estonia has no trunk prefix. Dial the number exactly as given after the +372 country code. Do not add or remove any digits.
What language should I expect when calling Estonia?
Estonian is the official language. About 25% of the population speaks Russian, particularly in northeast Estonia and parts of Tallinn. English is widely spoken by younger Estonians and in business settings. Automated phone systems for banks and government services typically offer Estonian, Russian, and English options.
For more dialing guides, see our complete country code directory. If you are calling other Baltic or Nordic countries, check +371 Latvia or +358 Finland.