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Current Time in Helsinki, Finland

Helsinki is on Eastern European Standard Time – EET (UTC+2) right now. It switches to EEST (UTC+3) on 28 Mar 2027.

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Europe/Helsinki

Convert Helsinki time

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Time zone of Helsinki

Time zoneEastern European Standard Time
AbbreviationEET
UTC offsetUTC+2
IANA time zone idEurope/Helsinki
Daylight saving timeYes – UTC+2 in winter, UTC+3 in summer

Time difference between Helsinki and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New York7 hours behind--:--
Los Angeles10 hours behind--:--
London2 hours behind--:--
Paris1 hour behind--:--
Dubai2 hours ahead--:--
India3 hours 30 minutes ahead--:--
Manila6 hours ahead--:--
Tokyo7 hours ahead--:--
Sydney9 hours ahead--:--
Toronto7 hours behind--:--

Daylight saving time in Helsinki

2026

  • 29 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from EET (UTC+2) to EEST (UTC+3).
  • 25 October 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 03:59 local time, from EEST (UTC+3) to EET (UTC+2).

2027

  • 28 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from EET (UTC+2) to EEST (UTC+3).
  • 31 October 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 03:59 local time, from EEST (UTC+3) to EET (UTC+2).

Helsinki time FAQ

What time is it in Helsinki right now?

Helsinki is on EET (UTC+2). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Helsinki, updated every second.

What time zone is Helsinki in?

Helsinki is in Eastern European Standard Time, abbreviated EET, UTC+2. Its IANA time zone id is Europe/Helsinki.

Does Helsinki observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EET to EEST.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and New York?

New York is 7 hours behind Helsinki.

Other cities in Finland

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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.