Current Time in Vaasa

Daily schedule of a person living in Finland

Time (local time)	Activities
6:30-7:30	After waking up, they refresh themselves in the sauna and have a light breakfast (oatmeal or rye bread). They have a strong habit of drinking coffee.
7:30-8:30	Commuting. They use public transportation, or travel by bicycle or on foot. In urban areas such as Helsinki, trams are the main means of transportation.
8:30-12:00	Morning work. This is the time when they concentrate on their work. Finnish offices are characterized by a quiet and efficient work environment.
12:00-13:00	Lunch break. They have a hot meal in the company cafeteria or eat a sandwich they brought with them at work. They tend to finish their lunch in a short time.
13:00-16:00	Afternoon work. Meetings are kept to a minimum, with 15-minute "stand-up meetings" being the norm.
16:00-17:00	Leave work on time. There is almost no overtime, and work-life balance is emphasized.
17:00-18:30	After returning home, people take walks in nature or spend time with their families. Outdoor activities are especially popular in the summer.
18:30-19:30	Dinner. Enjoy a hot meal such as fish or stew with the family.
19:30-21:30	Relaxation time. Read, watch TV, or immerse yourself in a hobby. In winter, candles may be lit.
21:30-22:30	Get ready for bed. Many people go to the sauna to relieve the fatigue of the day. Early bedtime and early rise are the norm.

Time (local time)	Activities
7:00-8:00	After waking up, have breakfast and prepare for school. Finnish students are valued for their independence, and they also get ready by themselves.
8:00-8:30	Commuting. Go to school by foot, bicycle, or school bus. In winter, students travel with proper cold weather protection.
8:30-12:00	Morning classes. Small classes and mainly interactive classes. A characteristic of these schools is the close relationship between teachers and students.
12:00-13:00	Free school lunch. Nutritious, hot meals are provided at school.
13:00-14:30	Afternoon classes. There is a lot of practical learning and group work. There is almost no homework.
14:30-15:00	After school. There are few club activities, and children often spend time hanging out with friends or in the library.
15:00-16:30	Free time after returning home. Play in nature or enjoy sports. In winter, they ski or skate.
16:30-17:30	Dinner with family. While eating, they discuss what happened at school.
17:30-19:30	Time for independent study and hobbies. They deepen their personal interests, such as reading, music, and art.
19:30-20:30	Relaxation time. Spending time with family or quiet time.
20:30-21:30	Getting ready for bed. In Finland, care is taken to ensure that children get enough sleep.