Finland · Europe/Helsinki
Helsinki, Finland is in the Europe/Helsinki time zone (UTC+02:00) and observes daylight saving time (DST). The current local time is shown live above. Use the comparison table below to see Helsinki's time against major cities around the world, and check Finland's public holidays.
Helsinki vs the World
Current time difference between Helsinki, Finland and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Helsinki |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 9:58 AM | UTC−4 | 7h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:58 PM | UTC+1 | 2h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:58 PM | UTC+4 | 1h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 7:28 PM | UTC+5:30 | 2h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:58 PM | UTC+8 | 5h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 10:58 PM | UTC+9 | 6h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:58 PM | UTC+10 | 7h behind |
Business Hours in Helsinki (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Helsinki, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Helsinki | 5:00 PM in Helsinki |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| London | 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| Dubai | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 11:30 AM | 7:30 PM |
| Singapore | 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Sydney | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Public Holidays in Finland
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Uudenvuodenpäivä | public |
| Jan 6 | Epiphany | Loppiainen | public |
| Mar 29 | Good Friday | Pitkäperjantai | public |
| Apr 1 | Easter Monday | 2. pääsiäispäivä | public |
| May 1 | May Day | Vappu | public |
| May 9 | Ascension Day | Helatorstai | public |
| Jun 21 | Midsummer Eve | Juhannusaatto | public |
| Nov 2 | All Saints' Day | Pyhäinpäivä | public |
| Dec 6 | Independence Day | Itsenäisyyspäivä | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Joulupäivä | public |
| Dec 26 | Boxing Day | Tapaninpäivä | public |
Popular from Helsinki
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Helsinki in?
Helsinki, Finland is in the Europe/Helsinki time zone (UTC+02:00), which observes daylight saving time (DST).
What time is it in Helsinki right now?
The current local time in Helsinki is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows Helsinki's time against major cities worldwide.
Does Helsinki observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes — Helsinki moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.
What is Helsinki's UTC / GMT offset?
Helsinki is in Europe/Helsinki (UTC+02:00), switching to UTC+03:00 during daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Helsinki and India?
Helsinki (UTC+02:00) is 2 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30).
What is the time difference between Helsinki and New York?
Helsinki (UTC+02:00) is 7 hours ahead of New York (US Eastern Time).
What is Helsinki's airport code?
Helsinki's main airport is HEL — the IATA code many people use when searching for Helsinki time.