Current time in Helsinki
Finland · Europe/Helsinki
UTC offset
UTC+2
IANA time zone
Europe/Helsinki
DST status
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Business hours
09:00 – 17:00
Mon–Fri (typical)
Sunrise today
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Sunset today
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Day length
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Time difference
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About the time zone in Helsinki
Helsinki is in Finland and keeps time using the IANA time zone Europe/Helsinki. Its clocks run at UTC+2 in standard time and move to UTC+3 while daylight saving time is in effect. Because the switch dates differ between countries, the time difference between Helsinki and cities elsewhere can change twice a year.
A quick reference: when it is 12:00 UTC, the local time in Helsinki is 14:00 in January and 15:00 in July. The one-hour difference between those two answers is daylight saving time at work.
To convert a specific date and time, use the Time Zone Converter; to find a meeting slot that suits colleagues in Helsinki and elsewhere, try the Meeting Planner.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone does Helsinki use?
Helsinki uses the IANA time zone Europe/Helsinki. Its standard-time offset is UTC+2, and it shifts to UTC+3 while daylight saving time is in effect.
Does Helsinki observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Clocks in Helsinki move between UTC+2 (standard time) and UTC+3 (daylight saving time) each year, so its time difference with other cities changes with the seasons.
What is the time difference between Helsinki and New York?
In standard time, Helsinki is 7 hours ahead of New York. The gap can shift by an hour around daylight saving transitions, since the two cities change their clocks on different dates.
What is the time difference between Helsinki and London?
In standard time, Helsinki is 2 hours ahead of London. Around daylight saving transitions the difference can temporarily differ by an hour.