Current Time in Finland
Finland uses Europe/Helsinki (UTC+02:00) and observes daylight saving time. See the live time across Finland below.
Time across Finland
1 cities trackedFinland is in a single time zone — Europe/Helsinki (UTC+02:00). The country observes daylight saving time, setting clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.
| City | Local Time | Timezone |
|---|---|---|
| HelsinkiCapital | --:-- | Europe/Helsinki · +02:00HEL |
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 |
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 | 9:09 AM | UTC−4 | 7h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:09 PM | UTC+1 | 2h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:09 PM | UTC+4 | 1h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 6:39 PM | UTC+5:30 | 2h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:09 PM | UTC+8 | 5h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 10:09 PM | UTC+9 | 6h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:09 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Finland in?
Finland uses Europe/Helsinki (UTC+02:00) and observes daylight saving time (DST) in the summer months.
What time is it in Finland right now?
The current time in Helsinki is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Finland observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes — Finland moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn (DST is observed on Europe/Helsinki).
How many time zones does Finland have?
Finland has 1 time zone (Europe/Helsinki).
What is Finland's UTC / GMT offset?
Finland is in Europe/Helsinki (UTC+02:00), and switches between UTC+02:00 in winter and UTC+03:00 in summer for daylight saving.
Is the time the same throughout Finland?
Yes — the whole of Finland shares one time zone (Europe/Helsinki, UTC+02:00).
What is the time difference between Finland and India?
Finland (UTC+02:00) is 2 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.