Current Time in Helsinki, Finland

Helsinki uses the GMT+3 time zone (UTC+03:00). Daylight saving time is observed and currently in effect.

23:55:39
Sunday, May 10, 2026
GMT+3 · UTC+03:00

About Helsinki

Time zone
Europe/Helsinki
UTC offset
UTC+03:00
Country
Finland
Capital
Helsinki
Population
658,457
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Dial code
+358
Coordinates
60.17, 24.94
From capital
200 km from Helsinki

Daylight saving time in Helsinki

Observes DST
Yes
Currently in DST
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shifts UTC+03:00 → UTC+02:00 on that date.

Sun in Helsinki today

Sunrise
04:55
Solar noon
13:17
Sunset
21:40
Daylight
16h 45m
Yesterday
Rise
04:57
Set
21:38
Length
16h 40m
Today
Rise
04:55
Set
21:40
Length
16h 45m
Tomorrow
Rise
04:52
Set
21:42
Length
16h 50m

Today is 5 minutes longer than yesterday.

Distance and time difference from Helsinki

CityDistanceTime difference
Berlin1110 km-1h
London1820 km-2h
Paris1910 km-1h
Cairo3380 kmsame time
Dubai4530 km+1h
Mumbai5920 km+2.5h
New York6620 km-7h
Tokyo7820 km+6h
Los Angeles9010 km-10h
Singapore9260 km+5h
São Paulo11310 km-6h
Sydney15200 km+7h

Other cities in Finland

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Frequently asked questions about time in Helsinki

What is the current time in Helsinki, Finland?+
Helsinki is in the Europe/Helsinki timezone (GMT+3), which is UTC+03:00 from UTC. The live clock on this page shows the exact current local time in Helsinki, Finland.
What timezone is Helsinki in?+
Helsinki, Finland uses the Europe/Helsinki timezone, abbreviated GMT+3. The current UTC offset is UTC+03:00.
What is the time difference between Helsinki and UTC?+
Helsinki is UTC+03:00 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). If daylight saving time is in effect, the offset can shift by one hour relative to standard time.
Does Helsinki observe daylight saving time?+
Yes, Helsinki observes daylight saving time. The local clock shifts forward by one hour in spring and back by one hour in autumn. The current UTC offset on this page accounts for any active DST.
What is the IANA time zone identifier for Helsinki?+
The IANA time zone identifier for Helsinki is "Europe/Helsinki". This is the canonical identifier used by most software libraries and operating systems to handle dates, times, and daylight saving transitions accurately.
What is the time difference between Helsinki and New York?+
The time difference between Helsinki and New York City depends on whether either side is observing daylight saving time. See the "Distance and time difference" table on this page for the live offset, plus the same calculation against London, Tokyo, Dubai, Sydney and other global cities.

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