Standard time applies in Helsinki right now, at UTC+2. The next change comes on Sunday, March 28, 2027, when clocks move to UTC+3.
Helsinki and your time
Helsinki at a glance
| Country | Finland |
|---|---|
| Region | Uusimaa |
| Capital of | Finland |
| Time zone | Europe/Helsinki |
| Abbreviation now | EET |
| UTC offset now | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 28, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 28, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 60.17° N, 24.94° E |
Which time zone Helsinki uses
Helsinki follows the Europe/Helsinki time zone. Standard time began on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Once the clocks go forward at 3:00 AM, daylight saving time (UTC+3 (EEST)) lasts until Sunday, October 31, 2027.
Helsinki is the capital, and all of Finland keeps this time.
Clock changes in Helsinki, 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 |
How far ahead or behind Helsinki is
A 9:00 AM start in Helsinki 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 | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 1 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 10 h behind | 10 h behind | 10 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 6 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 7 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 6 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 2 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 1 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 7 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 3 h behind | 6 h |
Some gaps change during the year because Helsinki and the other city change clocks on different dates, or only one of them changes at all. The January and July columns show both versions.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Daylight in Helsinki
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length changes a great deal over the year in Helsinki: from 5 hours 49 minutes around the December solstice to 18 hours 56 minutes around the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 10:50 PM, comes on June 23.
Daylight through the year in Helsinki
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:22 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 3:54 AM | 10:50 PM | 18 h 56 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 7:07 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 9:24 AM | 3:13 PM | 5 h 49 min |
Sunrise and sunset jump by 1 hour on the days the clocks change, even though the daylight itself changes only by a minute or two.
Clock time and sun time in Helsinki
Helsinki lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:20 PM on standard time and 1:20 PM during daylight saving time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Helsinki
All the places listed below keep the same time as Helsinki.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vantaa | 15 km (9 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Espoon keskus | 16 km (10 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tallinn (Estonia) | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lahti | 99 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Turku | 150 km (93 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tampere | 160 km (100 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jyväskylä | 234 km (146 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mariehamn (Åland Islands) | 277 km (172 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Helsinki today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
- Johannesburg (South Africa)
- Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
- Lusaka (Zambia)
- Khartoum (Sudan)
- Harare (Zimbabwe)
- Tripoli (Libya)
Plan around the time in Helsinki
- Convert a time to or from Helsinki: 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 Helsinki and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Helsinki in?
Helsinki uses the Europe/Helsinki time zone: UTC+2 (EET) in standard time and UTC+3 (EEST) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Helsinki?
The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 3:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+3. They go back again on Sunday, October 31, 2027.
What is the time difference between Helsinki and New York?
Helsinki 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 Helsinki and New York change their clocks on different dates.
How long is the longest day in Helsinki?
About 18 hours 56 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 5 hours 49 minutes of daylight.
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.