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Time zone facts

Time zone
Eastern European Time
IANA zone
Europe/Helsinki
Current UTC offset
UTC+2
Daylight saving time
Yes · UTC+3
Country
Finland
Region
Uusimaa
Population
658,864
Coordinates
60.17° N, 24.94° E
Elevation
26 m

Helsinki is the capital of Finland, with a population of about 658,864. It uses the Eastern European Time time zone (IANA identifier Europe/Helsinki).

Helsinki observes daylight saving time. Standard time is UTC+2 and summer time is UTC+3. In 2027, clocks go forward one hour on March 28, 2027 at 3:00 AM and go back one hour on October 31, 2027 at 4:00 AM.

Other cities on the same clock include Cairo, Alexandria, Kyiv, Beirut, Bucharest, Sofia.

Because Helsinki lies at 60.17° N, 24.94° E, the length of the day changes strongly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 18 h 56 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 5 h 49 min.

Time difference with other cities

CityLocal timeDifference
New York
Los Angeles
London
Paris
Dubai
New Delhi
Beijing
Tokyo

Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)

DateSunriseSunsetDay length
March equinox6:23 AM6:33 PM12 h 11 min
June solstice3:53 AM10:50 PM18 h 56 min
September equinox7:03 AM7:21 PM12 h 18 min
December solstice9:23 AM3:12 PM5 h 49 min

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Helsinki in?

Helsinki is in the Eastern European Time time zone, IANA identifier Europe/Helsinki. The UTC offset is UTC+2 (UTC+3 during daylight saving time).

Does Helsinki have daylight saving time?

Yes. Helsinki switches between UTC+2 (standard time) and UTC+3 (daylight saving time). In 2027, clocks go forward on March 28, 2027 and go back on October 31, 2027.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and New York?

New York is 7 hours behind Helsinki all year round.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Helsinki all year round.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Helsinki?

Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 3:53 AM and sets at about 10:50 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 9:23 AM and sets at about 3:12 PM (local time).

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