One clock for the whole country: it reads UTC+2 until Sunday, March 28, 2027, then moves to UTC+3.
Finland at a glance
| Capital | Helsinki |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+2 |
| IANA time zones | 1 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 28, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 28, 2027 |
| Abbreviations in use | EET, EEST |
Which time zone Finland uses
The whole of Finland follows one IANA time zone: Europe/Helsinki.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe/Helsinki | --:-- | UTC+2 | Observed | Helsinki, Espoon keskus, Tampere |
Clock changes in Finland
Finland is on standard time now. Clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 3:00 AM local time.
Clock changes in Finland, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 29, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 4:00 AM | UTC+3 |
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 4:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+2 |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 4:00 AM | UTC+3 |
| Sunday, October 31, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 4:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+2 |
Local time in the largest cities of Finland
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helsinki | Uusimaa | --:-- | Europe/Helsinki |
Time in Finland compared with the world
When it is 9:00 AM in Finland, it is 2:00 AM in New York, 6:00 PM in Sydney and 11:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 7 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 10 h behind | 10 h behind | 10 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 2 h behind |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 1 h ahead |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead |
| Singapore | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 5 h ahead |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 6 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 7 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 3 h behind |
Daylight across Finland
Days in Helsinki last between 5 hours 49 minutes and 18 hours 56 minutes over the year.
Same clock as Finland right now
These countries read the same time as Finland today. Some follow different clock-change rules, so the list changes during the year.
- Burundi
- Egypt Daylight saving time
- Malawi
- Mozambique
- Romania Daylight saving time
- Rwanda
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Ukraine Daylight saving time
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Daylight saving time
Tools for time in Finland
- Convert a time to or from Finland: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Helsinki to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Finland and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Finland have?
One: Europe/Helsinki, at UTC+2 in standard time and UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Finland use daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027, and the one after that on Sunday, October 31, 2027.
What is the time difference between Finland and New York?
Finland is 7 hours ahead of New York for most of the year. From March 14 to March 28 and October 31 to November 7, the gap is 6 hours, because the two change their clocks on different dates.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.