kellonaikaväli

Kellonaikaväli refers to a specific period of time expressed in hours and minutes. It is commonly used in Finnish to denote a duration or a range of time. For example, a meeting might be scheduled for a certain kellonaikaväli, such as "klo 14:00–15:30", indicating it starts at 2:00 PM and ends at 3:30 PM.

This concept is fundamental in scheduling, planning, and communication. It allows for precise definition of when an event begins and ends. In transportation schedules, such as bus or train timetables, kellonaikaväli is used to indicate departure and arrival times. Similarly, in work environments, it can define working hours or break times.

The term is a compound word derived from "kello" (clock/time) and "aikaväli" (time interval). The notation commonly uses a colon to separate hours and minutes, and a hyphen or "–" to denote the range. Understanding kellonaikaväli is essential for navigating daily life and official communications in Finland, ensuring clarity and avoiding ambiguity regarding temporal matters.