Estonia Travel Guide

Language

Locals speak Estonian, which is part of the Finno-Ugric family of languages. English is widely used and understood among the younger generation and those involved in the tourist industry.

Currency

The Estonian currency is now the Euro, as the Kroon (EEK) was discontinued from 2011. Foreign currency can be easily exchanged at hotels, banks and exchange bureau in the larger towns, at the airport and main railway station. Major credit cards are generally accepted in the larger hotels, main restaurants and shops, but it is wise to check first. Preferred travelers checks in Estonia are Amex, Thomas Cook and Eurocheck. Banking hours are weekdays 9am to 4pm. Exchange bureau are open till 6pm on weekdays and from 9am to 3pm on Saturdays. Some open on Sundays. ATMs are available in most towns.

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Time

Local time is GMT +2 (GMT +3 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).

Electricity

The electricity supply in Estonia is 220 volts, 50 Hz. European-style two-pin plugs are in use.

Communications

The international dialing code for Estonia is +372 and the outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). The country has area codes, except for the capital, Tallinn. Pay phones using cards are widely available. Cards can be purchased from hotel reception desks, tourist information offices, post offices, newsstands and some shops. There is a GSM mobile network available. There are several Internet cafes in Tallinn.

Duty-Free

Travelers over 18 years arriving from non-EU countries do not have to pay duty on goods to the value of EUR175. The following items are duty-free: 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g tobacco; 1 liter spirits higher than 22% alcohol volume or 2 liters spirits or aperitifs with alcohol content lower than 22% (includes sparkling wines, liqueur wines, still wine), and beer to the value of EUR175. Goods for personal consumption include 50g perfume, 250ml eau de toilette and medical products for personal use. Travelers arriving with goods purchased in EU countries have more leeway.

Tourist Office

Estonian Tourist Board, Tallinn: +372 699 0420 or www.visitestonia.com

Embassies in Estonia

• United States Embassy, Tallinn: +372 668 8100.
• British Embassy, Tallinn: +372 667 4700.
• Canadian Embassy, Tallinn: +372 627 3311.
• Australian Consulate, Tallinn: +372 650 9308.
• South African Embassy, Helsinki, Finland (also responsible for Estonia): +358 (0)9 6860 3100.
• Irish Embassy, Tallinn: +372 681 1888.
• New Zealand Embassy, Berlin, Germany (also responsible for Estonia): +49 30 2062 10.

Estonia Embassies Abroad

• Estonian Embassy, New York City, United States :+1 212 883 0636.
• Estonian Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7589 3428.
• Estonian Embassy, Ottawa, Canada :+1 613 789 4222.
• Estonian Honorary Consulate, Cape Town, South Africa: +27 (0)21 913 3850.
• Estonian Embassy, Dublin, Ireland :+353 (0)1 478 8888.

Emergency

Emergencies: 110 (Police); 112 (Ambulance).

Language

Locals speak Estonian, which is part of the Finno-Ugric family of languages. English is widely used and understood among the younger generation and those involved in the tourist industry.

Currency

The Estonian currency is now the Euro, as the Kroon (EEK) was discontinued from 2011. Foreign currency can be easily exchanged at hotels, banks and exchange bureau in the larger towns, at the airport and main railway station. Major credit cards are generally accepted in the larger hotels, main restaurants and shops, but it is wise to check first. Preferred travelers checks in Estonia are Amex, Thomas Cook and Eurocheck. Banking hours are weekdays 9am to 4pm. Exchange bureau are open till 6pm on weekdays and from 9am to 3pm on Saturdays. Some open on Sundays. ATMs are available in most towns.

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Time

Local time is GMT +2 (GMT +3 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).

Electricity

The electricity supply in Estonia is 220 volts, 50 Hz. European-style two-pin plugs are in use.

Communications

The international dialing code for Estonia is +372 and the outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). The country has area codes, except for the capital, Tallinn. Pay phones using cards are widely available. Cards can be purchased from hotel reception desks, tourist information offices, post offices, newsstands and some shops. There is a GSM mobile network available. There are several Internet cafes in Tallinn.

Duty-Free

Travelers over 18 years arriving from non-EU countries do not have to pay duty on goods to the value of EUR175. The following items are duty-free: 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g tobacco; 1 liter spirits higher than 22% alcohol volume or 2 liters spirits or aperitifs with alcohol content lower than 22% (includes sparkling wines, liqueur wines, still wine), and beer to the value of EUR175. Goods for personal consumption include 50g perfume, 250ml eau de toilette and medical products for personal use. Travelers arriving with goods purchased in EU countries have more leeway.

Tourist Office

Estonian Tourist Board, Tallinn: +372 699 0420 or www.visitestonia.com

Embassies in Estonia

• United States Embassy, Tallinn: +372 668 8100.
• British Embassy, Tallinn: +372 667 4700.
• Canadian Embassy, Tallinn: +372 627 3311.
• Australian Consulate, Tallinn: +372 650 9308.
• South African Embassy, Helsinki, Finland (also responsible for Estonia): +358 (0)9 6860 3100.
• Irish Embassy, Tallinn: +372 681 1888.
• New Zealand Embassy, Berlin, Germany (also responsible for Estonia): +49 30 2062 10.

Estonia Embassies Abroad

• Estonian Embassy, New York City, United States :+1 212 883 0636.
• Estonian Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7589 3428.
• Estonian Embassy, Ottawa, Canada :+1 613 789 4222.
• Estonian Honorary Consulate, Cape Town, South Africa: +27 (0)21 913 3850.
• Estonian Embassy, Dublin, Ireland :+353 (0)1 478 8888.

Emergency

Emergencies: 110 (Police); 112 (Ambulance).

Language

Locals speak Estonian, which is part of the Finno-Ugric family of languages. English is widely used and understood among the younger generation and those involved in the tourist industry.

Currency

The Estonian currency is now the Euro, as the Kroon (EEK) was discontinued from 2011. Foreign currency can be easily exchanged at hotels, banks and exchange bureau in the larger towns, at the airport and main railway station. Major credit cards are generally accepted in the larger hotels, main restaurants and shops, but it is wise to check first. Preferred travelers checks in Estonia are Amex, Thomas Cook and Eurocheck. Banking hours are weekdays 9am to 4pm. Exchange bureau are open till 6pm on weekdays and from 9am to 3pm on Saturdays. Some open on Sundays. ATMs are available in most towns.

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Time

Local time is GMT +2 (GMT +3 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).

Electricity

The electricity supply in Estonia is 220 volts, 50 Hz. European-style two-pin plugs are in use.

Communications

The international dialing code for Estonia is +372 and the outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). The country has area codes, except for the capital, Tallinn. Pay phones using cards are widely available. Cards can be purchased from hotel reception desks, tourist information offices, post offices, newsstands and some shops. There is a GSM mobile network available. There are several Internet cafes in Tallinn.

Duty-Free

Travelers over 18 years arriving from non-EU countries do not have to pay duty on goods to the value of EUR175. The following items are duty-free: 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g tobacco; 1 liter spirits higher than 22% alcohol volume or 2 liters spirits or aperitifs with alcohol content lower than 22% (includes sparkling wines, liqueur wines, still wine), and beer to the value of EUR175. Goods for personal consumption include 50g perfume, 250ml eau de toilette and medical products for personal use. Travelers arriving with goods purchased in EU countries have more leeway.

Tourist Office

Estonian Tourist Board, Tallinn: +372 699 0420 or www.visitestonia.com

Embassies in Estonia

• United States Embassy, Tallinn: +372 668 8100.
• British Embassy, Tallinn: +372 667 4700.
• Canadian Embassy, Tallinn: +372 627 3311.
• Australian Consulate, Tallinn: +372 650 9308.
• South African Embassy, Helsinki, Finland (also responsible for Estonia): +358 (0)9 6860 3100.
• Irish Embassy, Tallinn: +372 681 1888.
• New Zealand Embassy, Berlin, Germany (also responsible for Estonia): +49 30 2062 10.

Estonia Embassies Abroad

• Estonian Embassy, New York City, United States :+1 212 883 0636.
• Estonian Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7589 3428.
• Estonian Embassy, Ottawa, Canada :+1 613 789 4222.
• Estonian Honorary Consulate, Cape Town, South Africa: +27 (0)21 913 3850.
• Estonian Embassy, Dublin, Ireland :+353 (0)1 478 8888.

Emergency

Emergencies: 110 (Police); 112 (Ambulance).

Language

Locals speak Estonian, which is part of the Finno-Ugric family of languages. English is widely used and understood among the younger generation and those involved in the tourist industry.

Currency

The Estonian currency is now the Euro, as the Kroon (EEK) was discontinued from 2011. Foreign currency can be easily exchanged at hotels, banks and exchange bureau in the larger towns, at the airport and main railway station. Major credit cards are generally accepted in the larger hotels, main restaurants and shops, but it is wise to check first. Preferred travelers checks in Estonia are Amex, Thomas Cook and Eurocheck. Banking hours are weekdays 9am to 4pm. Exchange bureau are open till 6pm on weekdays and from 9am to 3pm on Saturdays. Some open on Sundays. ATMs are available in most towns.

0.6887

Time

Local time is GMT +2 (GMT +3 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).

Electricity

The electricity supply in Estonia is 220 volts, 50 Hz. European-style two-pin plugs are in use.

Communications

The international dialing code for Estonia is +372 and the outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). The country has area codes, except for the capital, Tallinn. Pay phones using cards are widely available. Cards can be purchased from hotel reception desks, tourist information offices, post offices, newsstands and some shops. There is a GSM mobile network available. There are several Internet cafes in Tallinn.

Duty-Free

Travelers over 18 years arriving from non-EU countries do not have to pay duty on goods to the value of EUR175. The following items are duty-free: 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g tobacco; 1 liter spirits higher than 22% alcohol volume or 2 liters spirits or aperitifs with alcohol content lower than 22% (includes sparkling wines, liqueur wines, still wine), and beer to the value of EUR175. Goods for personal consumption include 50g perfume, 250ml eau de toilette and medical products for personal use. Travelers arriving with goods purchased in EU countries have more leeway.

Tourist Office

Estonian Tourist Board, Tallinn: +372 699 0420 or www.visitestonia.com

Embassies in Estonia

• United States Embassy, Tallinn: +372 668 8100.
• British Embassy, Tallinn: +372 667 4700.
• Canadian Embassy, Tallinn: +372 627 3311.
• Australian Consulate, Tallinn: +372 650 9308.
• South African Embassy, Helsinki, Finland (also responsible for Estonia): +358 (0)9 6860 3100.
• Irish Embassy, Tallinn: +372 681 1888.
• New Zealand Embassy, Berlin, Germany (also responsible for Estonia): +49 30 2062 10.

Estonia Embassies Abroad

• Estonian Embassy, New York City, United States :+1 212 883 0636.
• Estonian Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7589 3428.
• Estonian Embassy, Ottawa, Canada :+1 613 789 4222.
• Estonian Honorary Consulate, Cape Town, South Africa: +27 (0)21 913 3850.
• Estonian Embassy, Dublin, Ireland :+353 (0)1 478 8888.

Emergency

Emergencies: 110 (Police); 112 (Ambulance).