Daylight Saving Time 2026 in Finland

In 2026, Finland observes daylight saving time from Sunday, March 29, 2026 to Sunday, October 25, 2026. Clocks spring forward on 2026-03-29 and fall back on 2026-10-25.

DST 2026 schedule for Finland

Spring forward
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Clocks shift from 02:00 (GMT+2, UTC+02:00) to 04:00 (GMT+3, UTC+03:00).
Fall back
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Clocks shift from 03:00 (GMT+3, UTC+03:00) to 03:00 (GMT+2, UTC+02:00).

About time in Finland

Country
Finland
IANA time zone
Europe/Helsinki
Observes DST in 2026
Yes
Transitions in 2026
2

DST for Finland in other years

DST 2026 in other countries

Frequently asked questions about DST 2026 in Finland

When does daylight saving time start in Finland in 2026?+
Daylight saving time in Finland starts on 2026-03-29 at 02:00 local time. Clocks spring forward to 04:00, shifting the offset from UTC+02:00 to UTC+03:00.
When does daylight saving time end in Finland in 2026?+
Daylight saving time in Finland ends on 2026-10-25 at 03:00 local time. Clocks fall back to 03:00, shifting the offset from UTC+03:00 to UTC+02:00.
What is the IANA time zone identifier for Finland?+
The IANA time zone identifier for Finland is "Europe/Helsinki". This is the canonical identifier used by most software libraries to handle dates, times, and daylight saving transitions accurately.
How many DST transitions does Finland have in 2026?+
Finland has 2 daylight saving time transitions in 2026. Each transition shifts the local UTC offset by one hour.