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Current Date And Time In Ylivieska, Finland

Saturday, 25 July 2026
20:11:31 EEST
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)

✈️ Ylivieska, Kymenlaakso, Finland - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Ylivieska, Kymenlaakso, Finland using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Ylivieska.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Ylivieska with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Ylivieska — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Finland, which includes Ylivieska, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Finland before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Finland's time zone +02:00, country calling code +358 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .FI. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Ylivieska.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+02:00
📞 Country Calling Code+358
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.FI

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Finland — police 112, ambulance 112, fire brigade 112, general emergency 112. Store these in your phone before you reach Ylivieska. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Ylivieska.

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Police
112
🚑
Ambulance
112
🚒
Fire
112
📞
General
112

📊 Finland At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Finland — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.940
Very high
👤
Life Expectancy
82.3
years
📚
Literacy Rate
100.0%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$53,150
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
9.5%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Finland development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Ylivieska for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Ylivieska
Regional Airport • YLI
Ylivieska Airfield
Ylivieska, FI
10
km away
Nearest to Kotka (Capital)
Regional Airport
Helsinki East-Redstone Aerodrome
Helsinki (Pyhtää), FI
19
km from Kotka

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Ylivieska's exact coordinates, or Kotka's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Ylivieska From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ylivieska to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
London (United Kingdom)1,998 km1,241 mi~ 3h 06m
Paris (France)2,149 km1,335 mi~ 3h 17m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)4,859 km3,019 mi~ 6h 28m
Toronto (Canada)6,337 km3,938 mi~ 8h 12m
New York (United States)6,393 km3,972 mi~ 8h 16m
Tokyo (Japan)7,567 km4,702 mi~ 9h 39m
Los Angeles (United States)8,626 km5,360 mi~ 10h 54m
Singapore (Singapore)9,353 km5,812 mi~ 11h 45m
Sydney (Australia)15,111 km9,389 mi~ 18h 32m
Auckland (New Zealand)16,397 km10,189 mi~ 20h 02m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Ylivieska, Finland is set to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) with a current offset of UTC +03:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Ylivieska requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneEastern European Summer Time (EEST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +03:00
📅 DST Observing StatusActive (Daylight Saving Time In Effect)
📅 DST Transition DatesObserved from March 29 (03:00) to October 25 (04:00).
🕒 Current Local Time8:11 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

💱 Money In Ylivieska — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Ylivieska is the Euro (EUR), written as . The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
€ 0.8790
EUR
£ 1 British Pound
€ 1.17
EUR
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
€ 0.6135
EUR
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
€ 0.6233
EUR

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Ylivieska

Knowing which languages are used in Ylivieska helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
FinnishSwedish

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Ylivieska. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Ylivieska (North Ostrobothnia, Finland)1 mi1 kmNNE
⬆️
Alavieska (North Ostrobothnia, Finland)10 mi15 kmNW
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Sievi (North Ostrobothnia, Finland)12 mi19 kmSouth (S)
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Oulainen (North Ostrobothnia, Finland)16 mi25 kmNNE
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Merijärvi (North Ostrobothnia, Finland)16 mi26 kmNorth (N)
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Ylivieska

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Ylivieska is the Colosseum (Italy), about 2,585 km away. Straight-line distances from Ylivieska to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
ColosseumRome, Italy2,585 km1,606 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan3,830 km2,380 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India5,566 km3,458 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China6,114 km3,799 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico9,002 km5,594 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil11,279 km7,008 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru11,665 km7,248 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Ylivieska shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Kymenlaakso and Finland. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Kymenlaakso Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Kymenlaakso, including major hub cities.
✈️ Finland Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Finland.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Ylivieska, Finland runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type C/F socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Ylivieska and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Ylivieska.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
FType F: Two round pins + grounding clips (Schuko)
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🧭 Ylivieska's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Ylivieska

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Ylivieska. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Ylivieska — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Ylivieska

Ylivieska keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Finland. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Ylivieska

The closest airport to Ylivieska is Ylivieska Airfield (YLI), about 10 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Ylivieska From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Ylivieska needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Ylivieska gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Ylivieska

Ylivieska rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Ylivieska — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Ylivieska

ℹ️ Ylivieska OverviewSee the full profile of Ylivieska — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Ylivieska MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Ylivieska for distance and direction.
💰 Ylivieska CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Ylivieska

What side of the road do people drive on in Ylivieska?

Ylivieska, like the rest of Finland, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Ylivieska use?

Ylivieska runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/F sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Ylivieska?

In Ylivieska, reach police on 112, ambulance on 112, fire brigade on 112, a general emergency line on 112. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Ylivieska?

Ylivieska Airfield (YLI) is the nearest airport to Ylivieska, about 10 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Ylivieska in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Ylivieska runs on Eastern European Summer Time (UTC +02:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Ylivieska?

Ylivieska shares the official and regional languages of Kymenlaakso and Finland — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Ylivieska?

No — Ylivieska uses the Euro (EUR), symbol . Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Ylivieska currency page for live rates.