Free Call to Latvia from US — $0.71/min (2026)
Call Latvia free with WhatsApp or Messenger. BubblyPhone $0.71/min. Country code +371, no area codes, 8-digit. LMT, Tele2, Bite. Riga EU tech hub.
Calls to Latvia are free on WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger when both people have the app: voice and video calls cost nothing over Wi-Fi or mobile data. A Latvian WhatsApp number is +371 followed by 8 digits, with no area codes. Calling a Latvian phone number with BubblyPhone costs from $0.71/min, $42.60 for a full hour.
Whether you're calling business contacts in Riga's tech scene, family in Latvia, or friends traveling the Baltics, here's every option.
Moderate-High Rate — Use Apps
At $0.71/min, BubblyPhone is pricier for Latvia. Google Voice charges about $0.02/min. Latvia has excellent EU-standard internet — use WhatsApp or Messenger for free calls.
Free: App-to-App Calls
1. WhatsApp — Popular
WhatsApp is widely used in Latvia. Voice and video calls work perfectly. Latvia has excellent internet infrastructure as an EU member.
2. Facebook Messenger — Also Popular
Messenger is commonly used in Latvia alongside WhatsApp. Both work excellently for calls.
3. Telegram — Used in Tech
Telegram is popular among Latvia's tech community. Riga has a growing startup scene. Voice calls work well.
Calling Latvian Phone Numbers
| Service | Rate | 60-min Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Voice | $0.02/min | $1.20 | Best value |
| BubblyPhone | $0.71/min | $37.80 | Browser, iOS, Android |
| AT&T / Verizon | $3.00-5.00/min | $180-300 | Extremely expensive |
How to Dial Latvia from the US
# From a mobile (or VoIP app):
+371 + 8-digit number
# Example — calling a Riga landline:
+371 6712 3456
# Example — calling a Latvian mobile:
+371 2612 3456
Simple dialing: Latvia has no area codes — just +371 and 8 digits. Landlines start with 6, mobiles start with 2.
Number Format
- Landlines: +371 6XXX XXXX
- Mobiles: +371 2XXX XXXX
- No area codes — 8 digits
- Country code: +371
Carriers & Info
- LMT: Largest carrier
- Tele2: Second carrier
- Bite: Third carrier
- EU tech hub — Riga startup scene
- Language: Latvian, Russian common
Tips for Calling Latvia
- Latvia is 7 hours ahead of EST (EET, UTC+2). When it's 10 AM in New York, it's 5 PM in Riga
- Excellent internet — Latvia has fast, reliable internet across the country. App calls work perfectly
- Latvian and Russian — Latvian is official, but Russian is widely spoken (about 25% of population is Russian-speaking)
- EU member — modern telecom infrastructure, reliable connections
- Tech hub — Riga is an emerging tech hub with good English proficiency in the tech sector
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