Current Time in Helsinki
About Helsinki
Helsinki is located in Finland, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 658,864. It runs on Europe/Helsinki time, currently UTC+3:00 relative to UTC. Helsinki observes Daylight Saving Time, so this offset shifts by an hour twice a year.
- CountryFinland
- Population658,864
- Latitude60.1695°
- Longitude24.9355°
- Time zoneEurope/Helsinki
- Current UTC offsetUTC+3:00
- Daylight Saving TimeObserved
Sunrise & Sunset in Helsinki Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Helsinki's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Helsinki
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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Daylight Saving Time
Helsinki observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks last changed on Sunday, March 29, 2026 (to EEST), and are next scheduled to change on Sunday, October 25, 2026 (to EET).
Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities
Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Helsinki
What time zone is Helsinki in?
Helsinki, Finland uses the Europe/Helsinki time zone. It is currently on EEST (UTC+3:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Helsinki observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Helsinki observes Daylight Saving Time, so its UTC offset shifts by an hour twice a year. The next clock change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when it moves to EET.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Helsinki today?
The sun rises at 7:50 AM and sets at 6:23 PM in Helsinki today, giving 10h 33m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Helsinki and New York City?
New York City is 7 hours behind Helsinki right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Helsinki?
Helsinki is currently UTC+3:00. Because the city observes Daylight Saving Time, this offset is not the same all year.