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What time is it in Helsinki right now?

10:30 PM
Tue, Jun 2
Timezone
Europe/Helsinki
UTC Offset
UTC+2
Coordinates
60.17, 24.94
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About the Helsinki timezone

The current time in Helsinki, Finland is 10:30 PM (UTC+3). Helsinki observes Europe/Helsinki (UTC+2).

Helsinki is located in Finland at 60.17°N, 24.94°E. View Helsinki on the interactive map or compare its time with any other city using the links below.

Today in Helsinki

Sunrise
4:07 AM
Solar noon
1:17 PM
Sunset
10:28 PM
Day length
18h 21m

On Tuesday, June 2, Helsinki sees 18h 21m of daylight. The sun rises at 4:07 AM, reaches its highest point at 1:17 PM, and sets at 10:28 PM local time.

Daylight saving time in Helsinki

Helsinki observes daylight saving time. In 2026, the clocks change as follows:

  • Sunday, March 29, 2026 — clocks spring forward at 4:00 AM local time (UTC+2 → UTC+3).
  • Sunday, October 25, 2026 — clocks fall back at 3:00 AM local time (UTC+3 → UTC+2).

During DST, business hours in Helsinki shift by one hour relative to fixed-offset zones such as UTC, GMT, and most Asian and African timezones. If you schedule recurring meetings with Helsinki, expect the difference to change around these dates.

Working with Helsinki from around the world

Time difference between Helsinki and major business hubs, and the window where standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap in both cities. For example, 9am–4pm in Helsinki corresponds to 10am–5pm in Dubai.

HubDifferenceWorkday overlap
Dubai1 hour behind9am–4pm (Helsinki) = 10am–5pm (Dubai)
Berlin1 hour ahead10am–5pm (Helsinki) = 9am–4pm (Berlin)
London2 hours ahead11am–5pm (Helsinki) = 9am–3pm (London)
Singapore5 hours behind9am–12pm (Helsinki) = 2pm–5pm (Singapore)
Tokyo6 hours behind9am–11am (Helsinki) = 3pm–5pm (Tokyo)
New York7 hours ahead4pm–5pm (Helsinki) = 9am–10am (New York)
Sydney7 hours behind9am–10am (Helsinki) = 4pm–5pm (Sydney)
Los Angeles10 hours aheadno 9-to-5 overlap

Cities near Helsinki

The geographically closest cities tracked on Timezones.live, with their distance from Helsinki and current time difference.

CityDistanceTime difference
StockholmSweden396 km1 hour behind
OsloNorway787 km1 hour behind
CopenhagenDenmark883 km1 hour behind
MoscowRussia892 kmsame time
WarsawPoland915 km1 hour behind
BerlinGermany1,105 km1 hour behind

Other cities in UTC+2

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Compare Helsinki with other cities

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Helsinki right now?
The current time in Helsinki, Finland can be seen at the top of this page. Helsinki observes the Europe/Helsinki timezone, with a standard UTC offset of UTC+2.
What timezone is Helsinki in?
Helsinki, Finland is in the Europe/Helsinki timezone.
What is the UTC offset for Helsinki?
Helsinki has a standard UTC offset of UTC+2.
Does Helsinki observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Helsinki observes daylight saving time, shifting its local clock by one hour twice a year.
When does daylight saving time start in Helsinki in 2026?
In 2026, Helsinki springs forward on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 4:00 AM local time.
When does daylight saving time end in Helsinki in 2026?
In 2026, Helsinki falls back on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 3:00 AM local time.