Helsinki, Finland
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Time in Helsinki, Finland right now
Helsinki is the capital of Finland. Clocks follow the Europe/Helsinki time zone: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July; the change is daylight saving time.
About 658,864 people set their clocks to this time in Helsinki alone.
Live clock for Helsinki
Local times come from your browser's IANA time zone data.
Helsinki time compared with UTC
Helsinki runs UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July. When it is 12:00 UTC the clock in Helsinki reads 14:00 in January and 15:00 in July.
| UTC | Helsinki in January | Helsinki in July |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 |
| 03:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 |
| 06:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 |
| 09:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 |
| 12:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 |
| 15:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 |
| 18:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 |
| 21:00 | 23:00 | 00:00 next day |
When the clocks change in Helsinki
Clocks in Helsinki change twice a year for daylight saving time. Each row gives the date, the reading the clock shows as it changes, and what it jumps to.
| Date | Change | Clocks | New offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 29, 2026 | Forward one hour | 03:00 to 04:00 | UTC+3 |
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Back one hour | 04:00 to 03:00 | UTC+2 |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Forward one hour | 03:00 to 04:00 | UTC+3 |
| Sunday, October 31, 2027 | Back one hour | 04:00 to 03:00 | UTC+2 |
Computed from the IANA time zone database, the same source your operating system uses. Dates in future years follow the rules in force today; daylight saving law is set by governments and does change, sometimes at a few months' notice.
Time difference from Helsinki
| City | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 7 hours behind Helsinki | 7 hours behind Helsinki |
| London | 2 hours behind Helsinki | 2 hours behind Helsinki |
| Paris | 1 hour behind Helsinki | 1 hour behind Helsinki |
| Dubai | 2 hours ahead of Helsinki | 1 hour ahead of Helsinki |
| Mumbai | 3:30 hours ahead of Helsinki | 2:30 hours ahead of Helsinki |
| Singapore | 6 hours ahead of Helsinki | 5 hours ahead of Helsinki |
| Tokyo | 7 hours ahead of Helsinki | 6 hours ahead of Helsinki |
| Sydney | 9 hours ahead of Helsinki | 7 hours ahead of Helsinki |
| Los Angeles | 10 hours behind Helsinki | 10 hours behind Helsinki |
| Sao Paulo | 5 hours behind Helsinki | 6 hours behind Helsinki |
Sunrise and sunset in Helsinki through the year
| Time of year | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox (about Mar 20) | 06:21 | 18:33 | 12 h 12 m |
| June solstice (about Jun 21) | 03:54 | 22:50 | 18 h 56 m |
| September equinox (about Sep 22) | 07:04 | 19:21 | 12 h 17 m |
| December solstice (about Dec 21) | 09:23 | 15:12 | 5 h 49 m |
Computed for Helsinki's own coordinates with standard NOAA solar equations. Full twilight and golden hour detail lives on the Helsinki sunrise and sunset page.
Common questions about time in Helsinki
What time zone is Helsinki in?
Helsinki uses the Europe/Helsinki time zone: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
Does Helsinki observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Clocks shift between UTC+2 and UTC+3 each year. In 2026 the clocks go forward on Sunday, March 29 at 03:00, and back on Sunday, October 25 at 04:00.
What is the time difference between Helsinki and New York City?
In January, New York City is 7 hours behind Helsinki; in July it is 7 hours behind Helsinki. The table above lists more cities.
City data from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Live times come from your browser's IANA time zone data; sun times use standard NOAA solar equations at Helsinki's coordinates.