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Estonia (EE)

Estonia is a small but extraordinarily forward-thinking Baltic nation and EU/NATO member, celebrated worldwide as the most digitally advanced country on earth.

Capital: Tallinn
Region: Europe
Language: Estonian
Currency: EUR (€)
Cost of living: Affordable (index 55)
Emergency: 112

Emergency Numbers

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General Emergency
112
Police
110
Fire Brigade
112
Ambulance
112
Poison Control
16662 (Mürgistusteabekeskus — Poison Information Centre, 24/7)
Mental Health
Eluliin (Crisis Line): 655 8088 (24/7). Enesetappude kriisiabi: 3607 (short crisis number). SEYLE: 800 2211 (for young people, free).
Domestic Violence
Ohvriabi (Victim Support): 116 006 (24/7, free)
Child Protection
Lasteabi (Child Helpline): 116 111 (free, 24/7)
Road Assistance
Estonian Breakdown Services / local recovery services — check your motor insurance policy. ETA (Eesti Autoklubi): +372 1888.

Arsti nõuandeliin (Medical Advice Line)

1220

The national 24/7 medical advice and nurse triage line. Call before going to the emergency room for non-life-threatening conditions. Available in Estonian and Russian. English may be available but cannot be guaranteed.

24 hours, 7 days a week.

How to call emergency services in Estonia

112 is free from any phone without SIM or credit. Operators typically speak Estonian and Russian; English-speaking operators available. State your location clearly (address and city), nature of emergency, and stay on the line. The 110 police number and 112 connect to the same emergency coordination centre.