ympärivuorokautisesti

Ympärivuorokautisesti is a Finnish adverb meaning “around the clock” or “24/7,” describing something that occurs during all hours of the day and night. It is formed from ympärivuorokausi, referring to a full 24-hour cycle, with the adverbial suffix -isesti. The corresponding adjective is ympärivuorokautinen.

Usage and form: The term is typically used with verbs to indicate continuous operation, such as olla avoinna, palvella, or toimia. For example, kauppa on ympärivuorokautisesti avoinna (the store is open around the clock) or palvelu on ympärivuorokautisesti saatavilla (the service is available 24/7). It can also modify nouns in noun phrases, for instance ympärivuorokautinen palvelu (round-the-clock service).

Contexts: Ympärivuorokautisesti is common in descriptions of commercial services, healthcare, emergency services, and online platforms. It is used in advertising, public communications, and policy language to convey uninterrupted availability. In practice, many sectors implement 24/7 operations through shift work, automated systems, and remote support.

Notes: The expression is formal and widely understood in Finnish. In casual speech, people may refer to 24/7 directly or use phrases likeokuvailta lomittain, or simply say that a service is always open. The term may appear in headlines, product descriptions, and service agreements where continuous availability is relevant.