Current Time in Helsinki, Finland
Helsinki currently observes Eastern European Summer Time (EET/EEST, UTC+3).
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About Helsinki
Helsinki serves as the capital of Finland. It has a population of about 658,864. Helsinki keeps Europe/Helsinki time (UTC+2). It shares this time zone with Espoo and Tampere. Its main airport uses the IATA code HEL.
Sunrise and sunset in Helsinki
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Helsinki time zone details
Clocks in Helsinki move back 1 hour to EET (UTC+2) on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Helsinki in?
Helsinki is in the Europe/Helsinki time zone and observes Eastern European Summer Time (EET/EEST). The current UTC offset is UTC+3.
What is the current time in Helsinki?
It is currently 12:36 AM on Friday, August 7, 2026 in Helsinki, Finland.
Does Helsinki observe daylight saving time?
Clocks in Helsinki move back 1 hour to EET (UTC+2) on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
When is sunrise and sunset in Helsinki today?
Sunrise today is at 5:13 AM and sunset at 9:38 PM, 16 hours 25 minutes of daylight.
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