aloittamisaika

Aloittamisaika is a Finnish noun that denotes the starting time of an action, event, or process. It is formed from the verb aloittaa (to begin) with the suffix -misaika, and it roughly translates to “start time” in English. The term signals the moment when something is planned to begin.

In practice, aloittamisaika is used in planning, scheduling, and logistics. It appears in contexts such as meetings, conferences, broadcasts, experiments, production lines, software tasks, construction work, and procurement processes. Specifying the aloittamisaika helps coordinate steps, allocate resources, and synchronize dependent activities.

The concept is related to other time terms. It is typically contrasted with loppumisaika, the end time, and with kesto, the duration. While aloittamisaika marks the initiation moment, the end time and duration describe how long the activity lasts. Some documents also distinguish aloituspäivä or aloituspäivä (start date) from the exact starting moment, though both relate to when an activity is expected to begin.

Formatting and usage notes often emphasize clarity. In Finnish documents, the aloittamisaika is usually stated with a specific date and time, for example “aloittamisaika klo 09:00” or “aloittamisaika 2025-12-31 09:00,” and may specify the time zone. Clear articulation of the aloittamisaika reduces ambiguity in scheduling and contractual obligations.

See also: loppumisaika, kesto.