Embassy of Japan in Helsinki

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If you are living or residing in Helsinki and planning a trip to Japan, you may want to know the address, phone or office hours of the Embassy of Japan in Helsinki.

This information is for:

Finnish passport holders living in Helsinki
Japanese passports traveling/working or living in Helsinki
Foreign passports currently residing in Helsinki

Embassy Information

Address:	Unioninkatu 20-22 Fin-00130 Helsinki, Finland
Phone:	09-686 0200
Fax:	09-633 012
Email:	inquiry@hk.mofa.go.jp
Website:	www.fi.emb-japan.go.jp
Office hours:	Monday to Friday: 09: 30-12: 00 ; 13: 30-16: 30
Current time in Helsinki	22:58 PM Tuesday, January 13 2026-01-13 (GMT +0200)
Current time in Tokyo (Japan)	05:58 AM Wednesday, January 14 2026-01-14 (GMT +0900)

The following services may be available at the Embassy:

Issuance/renewal of passports
Document notarization
Issuing visas to Japan
Offering assistance in case of emergencies for Japanese citizens

Fast Facts:

Distance: The distance between Helsinki and Tokyo is 7724.75 km (4799.94 miles). The average travel time is 16 hours 5 minutes.
Time difference: Helsinki is 7:00 hours behind Tokyo. When the time is 22:58 on January, Tuesday 13 in Helsinki, it is 05:58 on January, Wednesday 14 in Tokyo

Map and Directions

Get directions to the Embassy of Japan in Helsinki.

Distance from city center 1.45 km ( 0.90 miles)

Nearest airport Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

Distance to airport 16.93 kms

Office Hours

Date	Office hours	Note
Tuesday (Today, January 13, 2026)	09:00 - 12:30 - 14:00 - 17:30	Close Now
Wednesday (January 14, 2026)	09:00 - 12:30 - 14:00 - 17:30
Thursday (January 15, 2026)	09:00 - 12:30 - 14:00 - 17:30
Friday (January 16, 2026)	09:00 - 12:30 - 14:00 - 17:30
Saturday (January 17, 2026)		Closed
Sunday (January 18, 2026)		Closed
Monday (January 19, 2026)	09:00 - 12:30 - 14:00 - 17:30

Upcoming holidays:

National Foundation Day: Feb. 11, 2026 (Next 4 weeks)

Embassy of Japan in Helsinki FAQs

1. Where is the embassy of Japan located?

It is located at Unioninkatu 20-22 Fin-00130 Helsinki, Finland. Coordinates: (24.9511125, 60.1658848).

2. How do I contact the Japan Embassy in Helsinki?

You can contact the embassy by phone at: 09-686 0200. The working hours are from Monday to Friday: 09: 30-12: 00 ; 13: 30-16: 30 except official holidays in Japan and Finland.