FinlandTime in Finland Now

Eastern European Standard Time (EET) · UTC+2 · Capital: Helsinki

11:07:13
Monday 26 October 2026
Time zoneEastern European Standard Time (EET)Europe/Helsinki
UTC offsetUTC+2
Daylight saving timeObserved, not in effect nowClocks go forward 1 hour on 28 March 2027

See the current time in Finland alongside major cities worldwide on our world clock.

Official name
Republiken Finland
Capital
Helsinki
Population
5,485,215
Currency
EUR
Language
Finnish
Dialling code
+358
Internet domain
.fi
ISO codes
FI, FIN
Continent
Europe
Largest city
Helsinki
Cities on WorldClock
1
Number of time zones
1

About Finland

Finland is a Nordic country located in Northern Europe and is a member state of the European Union. Finland gained its independence from Russia in 1917. The country’s capital is Helsinki, its official languages are Finnish and Swedish and Finland has a population of 5.3 million people. The Euro (EUR) is the country’s currency. Finland is a First World country and is highly industrialized. The country’s most valued industrial products are electronics, paper and steel machines. The mobile phone company Nokia originated in Finland. Finland is also one of the least corrupt countries in the world. Finland’s Flag has a white background with a blue cross that represents Finland’s numerous lakes and other bodies of water.

Weather in Helsinki

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Current time in cities in Finland

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Time difference from Finland

CityLocal timeDifference
London09:072 h behind
Paris10:071 h behind
Moscow12:071 h ahead
Istanbul12:071 h ahead
Dubai13:072 h ahead
New Delhi14:373:30 h ahead
Bangkok16:075 h ahead
Tokyo18:077 h ahead
Sydney20:079 h ahead
New York05:076 h behind
Los Angeles02:079 h behind

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Finland in?

Finland uses Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is UTC+2 at the moment.

How many time zones does Finland have?

Finland has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC+2 right now.

Does Finland observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Finland changes its clocks for daylight saving time and is currently on Eastern European Standard Time (EET), UTC+2. Clocks go forward 1 hour on 28 March 2027, to UTC+3.

What time is it in Helsinki right now?

Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is on Eastern European Standard Time (EET), UTC+2. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.

What is the time difference between Finland and London?

Finland is currently 2 hours ahead of London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.

What is the time difference between Finland and New York?

Finland is currently 6 hours ahead of New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.

What is the best time to call Finland?

Office hours in Finland (9:00–17:00 local time) are 07:00–15:00 in London and 03:00–11:00 in New York, so aim for that window.

Which countries in Europe are on the same time as Finland?

Right now these countries in Europe share UTC+2: Bulgaria, Estonia, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Republic of Cyprus, Romania….

What is the dialling code for Finland?

The international dialling code for Finland is +358.