Current time in Helsinki
Finland
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Time zone
Europe/Helsinki
UTC offset
GMT+3
Abbreviation
EEST
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
60.17, 24.94
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Helsinki
Helsinki uses Europe/Helsinki. The clocks change twice a year: UTC+2 (EET) in winter and UTC+3 (EEST) during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back.
Time difference from Helsinki
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | +7h |
| London · United Kingdom | +2h |
| Los Angeles · United States | +10h |
| Paris · France | +1h |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | −1h |
| Mumbai · India | −2h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | −6h |
| Sydney · Australia | −7h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Helsinki
The longest day brings about 18h 57m of daylight, the shortest about 5h 49m.
Cities in the same time zone
Nearby cities
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Helsinki in?
- Helsinki is in the Europe/Helsinki time zone, currently UTC+3 (EEST).
- Does Helsinki observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Helsinki move between UTC+2 (EET) and UTC+3 (EEST).
- What is the time difference between Helsinki and New York?
- Helsinki is 7h ahead of New York.