Current time in Helsinki, Finland
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Thursday, November 12, 2026
- Time zone
- Eastern European Standard Time
- UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Daylight saving
- Clocks forward Mar 28, 2027
- Sunrise · Sunset today
- 8:10 AM · 3:58 PM
- IANA zone
- Europe/Helsinki
- Coordinates
- 60.17° N, 24.97° E
Time difference from Helsinki
| Place | Difference | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | Helsinki is 2 hours ahead | 12:31 AM |
| London | Helsinki is 2 hours ahead | 12:31 AM |
| New York | Helsinki is 7 hours ahead | 7:31 PM |
| Los Angeles | Helsinki is 10 hours ahead | 4:31 PM |
| Dubai | Helsinki is 2 hours behind | 4:31 AM |
| Manila | Helsinki is 6 hours behind | 8:31 AM |
| Tokyo | Helsinki is 7 hours behind | 9:31 AM |
| Sydney | Helsinki is 9 hours behind | 11:31 AM |
Helsinki time zone: questions
What time zone is Helsinki in?
Helsinki, Finland uses Eastern European Standard Time, which is UTC+2 right now. Its IANA time zone ID is Europe/Helsinki.
Does Helsinki use daylight saving time?
Yes. Helsinki uses UTC+2 in standard time and UTC+3 during daylight saving time, and is currently on standard time. The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.
What is the time difference between Helsinki and UTC?
Helsinki is 2 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+2).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Helsinki today?
On Thursday, November 12, 2026, the sun rises in Helsinki at 8:10 AM and sets at 3:58 PM, giving 7 hours 47 minutes of daylight.
What are normal business hours in Helsinki?
Most offices in Helsinki open from about 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time, Monday to Friday. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.
Business hours in Helsinki
Office hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Work week
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend
- Saturday and Sunday
- Typical office hours
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time
- Office hours in your time
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Other places on UTC+2 right now
Current time in popular cities
- London 12:31 AM
- New York 7:31 PM
- Tokyo 9:31 AM
- Los Angeles 4:31 PM
- Paris 1:31 AM
- Dubai 4:31 AM
- Manila 8:31 AM
- Sydney 11:31 AM
- Chicago 6:31 PM
- Seoul 9:31 AM
- Toronto 7:31 PM
- Washington, D.C. 7:31 PM
- Beijing 8:31 AM
- Berlin 1:31 AM
- San Francisco 4:31 PM
- Shanghai 8:31 AM
- Bangkok 7:31 AM
- Delhi 6:01 AM
- Moscow 3:31 AM
- Mumbai 6:01 AM
- Rome 1:31 AM
- Amsterdam 1:31 AM
- Istanbul 3:31 AM
- Las Vegas 4:31 PM