Finland facts
| Capital | Helsinki |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Europe, Northern Europe |
| Area | 338,424 km² · 130,666 sq mi · 83,626,263 acres |
| Languages | Finnish, Swedish |
| Demonym | Finnish |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Time zone | Europe/Helsinki · UTC+3 · 4:22 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +358 |
| Internet domain | .fi |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, F |
| Capital coordinates | 60.1695, 24.9354 |
Time difference
Helsinki is on UTC+3 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 5:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 2:00 a.m. |
| London | 10:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 9:00 a.m. |
Size and distance
- Finland is about 3.6% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Finland is about 1.4 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Helsinki to Washington, D.C.: about 6,931 km (4,307 mi) as the crow flies.
- Helsinki to London: about 1,821 km (1,131 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Finland shares land borders with 3 countries: Norway, Sweden, Russia.
Sources: mledoze/countries (ODbL), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), Natural Earth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Finland?
The capital of Finland is Helsinki.
How big is Finland?
Finland covers about 338,424 km² (130,666 sq mi), ranking 65 of 196 countries by area. It is about 3.6% of the size of the United States. It is about 1.4 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Finland in?
Helsinki uses UTC+3 (Europe/Helsinki) today. When it is noon in Helsinki, it is 5:00 a.m. in New York and 10:00 a.m. in London.
What currency does Finland use?
Finland uses the Euro (EUR).
What is the country code for Finland?
The international calling code is +358. From the United States dial 011 358 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 358.
What language is spoken in Finland?
Official or national languages: Finnish, Swedish.