Time difference Finland
+ 1h. When it's 10 a.m. in France, it's already 11 a.m. in Finland. Daylight saving time is also applied.
Opening hours Finland
To see / To do Finland
Generally speaking, museums are open every day, and close earlier on Sundays. Many museums offer free admission on certain days of the month, so check their websites for details.
In Helsinki, most museums open at 11 a.m. and close around 6 p.m. on weekdays and 5 p.m. on Sundays. Closing days vary from museum to museum.
Enjoying yourself Finland
In Helsinki, remember to book your restaurant at weekends, because of the crowds. Finns tend to eat quite early (around 11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.).
Take a break Finland
Most cafés open at 7 a.m. for breakfast and generally close between 1 and 2 a.m. in the larger cities. In Helsinki, most bars are open from 11am. Some, however, like Liberty or Death or the karaoke bars, don't open until 4 or even 6pm. They generally close around midnight on weekdays and around 2am on Friday and Saturday nights.
(To) please yourself Finland
Stores and boutiques are generally open from 9am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, and from 9am to 6pm on Saturdays. Shopping centers roughly follow these hours, with late-night opening until 9pm on weekdays and opening until 7pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Supermarkets, such as K-Kauppa and S-Market, are increasingly open every day from 7am to 11pm, some even 24 hours a day.
Get out Finland
Finns go out mainly on weekend nights, and it is not uncommon for cities to set up big screens to watch outdoor sporting events.
In Helsinki, discos usually close at 4am on Friday and Saturday nights. Shows usually start and end early. For example, shows at the Opera House often start around 7pm and end at 9pm-9:30pm.
