All the numbers consist of 8 digits with exceptions for special services.

The assigning process is controlled by the Electronic Communications Office (Latvian: VAS "Elektroniskie sakari") and regulated by the Public Utilities Commission (Latvian: Sabiedrisko pakalpojumu regulēšanas komisija).

[citation needed] During the Soviet occupation and until the transition in 1993, Latvia had the +7 013 area code.

A variety of service numbers are assigned in the 1-series with lengths shorter than the standard 8 digits.

Some of these services also provide 8-digit geographical numbers to be reachable from abroad.