City Facts about Tallinn

Mayor: Edgar Savisaar (2007-)

Province: Harju

Population: Approx. 410 000

Nationalities: Estonian 54%, Russians 36%, Ukrainians 4%, Others: 6%

Total municipal area:  159.2 km2

Where: 59°26’ N 24°46’ E

Time: GMT+2 (GMT+3 from 29 March to 26 September)

Climate: In-between continental and maritime climate, the average temperature in January is - 4 C and in July +17 C. Some weeks in the summertime the temperatures can reach +30°C.

Currency: Estonian Kroon (EEK) = 100 Senti, Banknotes: 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 and 500 Krooni. Coins: 5, 10, 20, and 50 Senti

Phone Area Code: Country Code + 372. Tallinn itself has no area code.

Airport: Lennujaam International Airport, Tallinn (TLL)

Main Train Station: The main train station in Tallinn is about ten minutes walk from the old city. Tram No 1 or 2 will take you to the city.

Districts: There are eights administrative districts in Tallinn: Haabersti,  Kesklinn, Kristiine, Mustamäe, Nõmme, Pirita, Põhja-Tallinn

Passport & Visa: Citiziens of EU do not need any visa but passport has to be valid for at least six months. Other countries: check with the embassy which documents that are required.

Bank hours: 9.00 - 18.00 

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