How To Call Finland From USA: Updated For 2025
Quick Answer
To call Finland from the United States:
- Landline:
011 + 358 + Area Code (1-2 digits) + Local Number (5-8 digits) - Mobile:
011 + 358 + Mobile Prefix (e.g., 40, 50 - dropping leading 0) + Subscriber Number (typically 7 digits)
Examples:
- For a Helsinki landline (Area Code 9):
011 + 358 + 9 + XXX XXXX - For an Elisa mobile phone (Prefix 050):
011 + 358 + 50 + XXX XXXX
Finland is on EET (UTC+2) / EEST (UTC+3) during summer. This is generally 7 hours ahead of US Eastern Time (ET).
How to Dial Finland from the US
How to Call a Landline in Finland
To call a Finnish landline from the United States, follow these steps:
- Step 1 – Dial the US exit code: Start by dialing
011. - Step 2 – Dial Finland's country code: Next, key in
358. - Step 3 – Dial the Finnish Area Code: Finnish area codes are 1 or 2 digits (e.g.,
9for Helsinki,13for North Karelia). You do NOT dial the leading0that is part of the area code when dialing domestically within Finland. - Step 4 – Dial the local phone number: Dial the remaining digits of the local number (typically 5-8 digits). The total length of the area code + local number is usually 7-9 digits.
For example:
- To call a Helsinki number that is locally
(09) XXX XXXX, you would dial:011 358 9 XXX XXXX - To call a Turku number (Area Code 02) that is locally
(02) XXX XXXX, you would dial:011 358 2 XXX XXXX
How to Call a Mobile Phone in Finland
Calling a Finnish mobile phone from the US involves these steps:
- Step 1 – Dial the US exit code: Start by dialing
011. - Step 2 – Dial Finland's country code: Next, key in
358. - Step 3 – Dial the Finnish mobile prefix and number: Finnish mobile numbers start with a prefix like
04x(e.g.,040,044) or050. When calling from abroad, drop the leading0from the prefix. So, you would dial40,44, or50, etc., followed by the subscriber number (typically 7 digits).
For example, if the Finnish mobile number is 040 XXX XXXX, you would dial: 011 358 40 XXX XXXX from the US.
Understanding Finnish Phone Numbers
Finnish phone numbers are structured with the country code +358. When dialing from abroad, the national trunk prefix 0 used within Finland (before the area code or mobile prefix) is dropped.
Landline Numbers
- Format from US:
011 + 358 + Area Code (1-2 digits) + Local Number (5-8 digits) - The area code for Helsinki is
9. Other regions have 1 or 2-digit area codes. - The total length of the National Significant Number (Area Code + Local Number) can vary, typically 7 to 9 digits.
Mobile Numbers
- Format from US:
011 + 358 + Mobile Prefix (2 digits, e.g., 40, 50) + Subscriber Number (typically 7 digits) - Mobile prefixes like
04xor050become4xor50when the leading0is dropped for international dialing. - The subscriber number is usually 7 digits long.
Finnish Area Codes (Fixed Lines)
This is a list of National Destination Codes (NDCs) or area codes for landlines in Finland. Remember to dial 011 + 358 before these codes, then the local number. The leading 0 found in domestic dialing is dropped.
| Region/Area | Area Code (Dial after 358) | Example Local Number Length |
|---|---|---|
| Helsinki (Helsingfors) | 9 | 6-8 digits |
| Turku and Pori (Åbo och Björneborg) | 2 | 6-8 digits |
| Häme (Tavastland) | 3 | 6-8 digits |
| Kymi (Kymmene) | 5 | 6-8 digits |
| Vaasa (Vasa) | 6 | 6-8 digits |
| Oulu (Uleåborg) | 8 | 6-8 digits |
| North Karelia (Pohjois-Karjala / Norra Karelen) | 13 | 5-7 digits |
| Central Finland (Keski-Suomi / Mellersta Finland) | 14 | 5-7 digits |
| Mikkeli (S:t Michel) | 15 | 5-7 digits |
| Lapland (Lappi / Lappland) | 16 | 5-7 digits |
| Kuopio | 17 | 5-7 digits |
| Åland Islands (Ahvenanmaa) | 18 | 5-7 digits |
| Uusimaa (Nyland) - excluding Helsinki | 19 | 5-7 digits |
Note: The local subscriber number length can vary. The total number of digits (Area Code + Local Number) after the country code is typically between 7 and 9.
Finnish Mobile Phone Prefixes
Finnish mobile numbers are typically 9-10 digits long after the +358 country code (once the leading 0 of the domestic prefix is dropped). They consist of a 2-digit mobile network code (after dropping the initial 0) followed by a subscriber number, usually 7 digits.
| Operator (Original Assignment) | Mobile Prefixes (Dial after 358, dropping leading 0) | Example Full Format from US |
|---|---|---|
| Telia Finland | 40, 42, (some 45x ranges e.g. 450) | 011 358 40 XXX XXXX |
| Elisa Oyj (incl. Saunalahti) | 50, 45 (some ranges e.g. 451, 452), 46 | 011 358 50 XXX XXXX |
| DNA Oyj | 41, 44, (some 45x ranges) | 011 358 44 XXX XXXX |
| Ålcom (Ålands Telekommunikation) | 457 | 011 358 457 XXX XXXX |
| Other/MVNOs | Various within 4x, e.g., 43 | 011 358 4X XXX XXXX |
*Mobile number portability is implemented in Finland, so the prefix does not definitively indicate the current service provider. The subscriber number is typically 7 digits long.
Time Difference
Finland operates on Eastern European Time (EET), which is UTC+2, during the winter months. They observe Daylight Saving Time, switching to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST), which is UTC+3, from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October.
The time difference compared to the US East Coast (ET):
- During US Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4) & Finnish Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3): Finland is 7 hours ahead of ET. (e.g., 12 PM EDT is 7 PM EEST in Finland).
- During US Standard Time (EST, UTC-5) & Finnish Winter Time (EET, UTC+2): Finland is 7 hours ahead of ET. (e.g., 12 PM EST is 7 PM EET in Finland).
- During brief transition periods when DST changes don't align perfectly, the difference can vary, but for most of the year, Finland is 7 hours ahead of the US East Coast.
Finland's Phone System
Finland possesses a modern and highly developed telecommunications infrastructure, recognized as one of the leading digital economies in Europe. The country has an extensive fiber-optic fixed-line network and widespread mobile broadband coverage, including advanced 5G services. Major telecommunications operators include Elisa Oyj, Telia Finland, and DNA Oyj, which provide a comprehensive range of services. The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom) regulates the sector. Finland was a pioneer in GSM technology and continues to be at the forefront of mobile and digital innovation, including 6G research. Competition in the market is robust, benefiting consumers with a variety of service options and competitive pricing.
Best Times to Call
Considering Finland is generally 7 hours ahead of US ET:
- A good window for business calls from the US is typically morning ET (e.g., 8 AM - 11 AM ET), which corresponds to mid-afternoon in Finland (3 PM - 6 PM EET/EEST).
- Finnish business hours are generally Monday to Friday, 8:00/9:00 AM to 4:00/5:00 PM.
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