🔌 Plugs & adapters
Yes. You'll need a European (type C/E/F) adapter.
The voltage (230V) is close to the UK's 230V, so UK appliances work with just a plug adapter.
- Type C: Two round pins (the "Europlug")
- Type F: Two round pins with earth clips on the sides ("Schuko")
🕒 Time difference
Finland is 2 hours ahead of the UK all year.
💶 Money & tipping
Finland uses the Euro (EUR).
Not expected. Rounding up is fine.
🚗 Driving
Traffic drives on the right. Take extra care pulling out and at roundabouts, which go anticlockwise. Speed limits are signed in km/h. Convert km/h to mph →
🗣️ Language & phone
Main language: Finnish and Swedish. Dialling code: +358.
Quick answers for Finland
Places in Finland
Other countries with the same plugs
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter for Finland?
Yes. You'll need a European (type C/E/F) adapter. The voltage (230V) is close to the UK's 230V, so UK appliances work with just a plug adapter.
What plug type does Finland use?
Finland uses type C, F: type C – Two round pins (the "Europlug"); type F – Two round pins with earth clips on the sides ("Schuko"). The voltage is 230V at 50Hz.
What is the time difference between the UK and Finland?
Finland is 2 hours ahead of the UK all year.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Finland?
On the right, unlike the UK. Take extra care at junctions and roundabouts, which go anticlockwise.
What currency is used in Finland?
The Euro (EUR).
Do you tip in Finland?
Not expected. Rounding up is fine.
What is the dialling code for Finland?
+358. From a UK phone, dial +358 and drop the first 0 of the local number.
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