Latvia Country Code: +371
Use this page to dial Latvia correctly: country calling code +371, ISO codes (LV, LVA, 428), international prefix from Latvia (00), and the Latvia phone number format: a closed plan where most national numbers are 8 digits and Latvia does not use a trunk prefix.
Dial +371 then the 8-digit national number.
Used in shipping, banking, and APIs.
Closed plan, no trunk prefix.
UTC+2 (winter), UTC+3 (summer).
Latvia quick facts
Key dialing and standards data for forms, CRM validation, and support scripts.
| Country | Latvia (Republic of Latvia) |
|---|---|
| Capital | Riga |
| Country calling code | +371 |
| ISO 3166-1 | LV (alpha-2), LVA (alpha-3), 428 (numeric) |
| Internet TLD | .lv |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| International prefix (from Latvia) | 00 |
| Trunk prefix (domestic) | None (closed plan) |
| Typical national length | 8 digits (excluding +371) |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2), DST to EEST (UTC+3) |
How to call Latvia
International format: Exit code + 371 + 8-digit national number. Latvia does not use a domestic trunk prefix, so you normally dial the same 8 digits domestically and internationally (just add +371 for international).
Step-by-step
- Dial your country’s exit code.
- Dial 371 (Latvia country calling code).
- Dial the Latvian national number (usually 8 digits).
Common exit codes
| From | Exit code |
|---|---|
| United States / Canada | 011 |
| United Kingdom | 00 |
| EU (most countries) | 00 |
| Australia | 0011 |
| China | 00 |
Number formats & examples
Most Latvian numbers are 8 digits (excluding the country code). Common groupings are shown for readability, but digit grouping may vary by operator or how a contact shares the number.
International format (E.164)
- +371 29123456 — Mobile example (starts with 2)
- +371 67123456 — Fixed-line example (starts with 6)
- +371 80123456 — Toll-free example (starts with 80)
For strict validation and routing, use an official numbering-plan dataset.
Domestic format
- 29123456 — Mobile (domestic)
- 67123456 — Fixed-line (domestic)
Common prefixes in Latvia (by service type)
Latvia uses an 8-digit plan with leading digits indicating service categories (mobile, fixed, toll-free, and more).
| Service type | Leading digits | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 2xxxxxxx | +371 29123456 |
| Fixed-line | 6xxxxxxx | +371 67123456 |
| Toll-free | 80xxxxxx | +371 80123456 |
| Shared cost | 81xxxxxx | +371 81123456 |
| Additional payment (premium) | 90xxxxxx | +371 90123456 |
| Other service type | 78xxxxxx | +371 78123456 |
Riga time (EET / EEST)
Riga follows EET (UTC+2) and observes daylight saving time to EEST (UTC+3).
Scheduling hint
If you schedule calls with Latvia, confirm whether Riga is on standard time (EET) or summer time (EEST) during the date of the meeting.
- Winter: EET (UTC+2)
- Summer: EEST (UTC+3)
- DST change dates vary by year
Dial-string builder
Paste a Latvia number in common forms (+371…, 371…, 00371…, or plain 8 digits) and build a dialable string using your exit code.
This builder formats a dial string. Call completion depends on carrier routing.
Validate a +371 number (format check)
Normalize input and check whether it becomes an 8-digit Latvian national number after removing +371 / 371 / 00371. This is a format check only (not a carrier lookup).
Tip: Latvian mobile numbers often start with 2, fixed-line with 6.
Nearby countries (useful for regional support)
If you manage Baltic or regional contacts, these pages help with fast cross-checks.
FAQs
Do I remove a leading 0 when calling Latvia?
Usually no, because Latvia does not use a trunk prefix. Most numbers are simply 8 digits. Use +371 plus those 8 digits when calling internationally.
How can I tell if a Latvia number is mobile?
A common indicator is the first digit: mobile numbers typically start with 2 and fixed-line numbers start with 6.
What time zone is Riga in?
Riga uses EET (UTC+2) in winter and switches to EEST (UTC+3) during daylight saving time.
Sources & references
Official and widely used references for calling code, numbering plan, ISO codes, and time zone.
Fast country code lookup, ISO codes, and time tools for international calls and global operations.