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Finland

The practical basics before you go: plugs, emergency numbers, money, tipping and the time.

Emergency112All emergencies

Plug typesC · F230 V · 50 Hz CurrencyEUREuro

Drives on theright

TippingNot expected

Local time–+358 · Calling code

The country in brief

About 5.65 million people live in Finland, on 338,478 km². The capital is Helsinki.

Capital: Helsinki
Population: 5,646,436
Area: 338,478 km²
Official languages: Finnish and Swedish

Land borders

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Facts change, so check the important things before you travel.
Population: World Bank, 2025 (CC BY 4.0). Capital, area and languages: Wikidata. Facts fetched October 30, 2026.

Before you go

Which plugs are used in Finland?
Sockets take plug type C/F, at 230 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in Finland?
Call 112 for police, ambulance and fire.
Do you tip in Finland?
Not expected.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Finland?
Traffic drives on the right.
What currency is used in Finland?
Prices are in Euro (EUR).
What language do they speak in Finland?
Official languages: Finnish and Swedish.
How do I call a number in Finland from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +358.