What is the capital of Finland?
The capital of Finland is Helsinki
Helsinki is the capital city and seat of government of Finland, a country in Northern Europe. Finland uses the ISO codes FI and FIN, and its international dialling code is +358. The currency in use is the Euro (EUR).
For the full profile of Finland, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Finland country page. The country has an estimated population of 5,646,436 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Finland
- Capital: Helsinki
- Region: Northern Europe
- Currency: Euro (EUR)
- Calling code: +358
- Flag emoji: 🇫🇮
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Finland?
The capital of Finland is Helsinki.
Is Helsinki the largest city in Finland?
Helsinki is the capital of Finland and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Helsinki?
Helsinki, like the rest of Finland, uses the Euro (EUR, symbol €).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.