Time in Finland
Capital · Helsinki
Time zone in Finland
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe/Helsinki Eastern European Summer Time |
UTC+03:00 | In effect | Helsinki |
About Finland
| Official name: | Republic of Finland |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Helsinki |
| Region: | Europe · Northern Europe |
| Population: | 5,645,651 |
| Currency: | Euro (EUR, €) |
| Calling code: | +358 |
| Languages: | Finnish, Swedish |
| ISO codes: | FI / FIN |
| Internet domain: | .fi |
Cities in Finland
- Helsinki
- Espoo
- Tampere
- Vantaa
- Turku
- Oulu
- Lahti
- Kuopio
- Jyväskylä
- Pori
- Lappeenranta
- Vaasa
- Kotka
- Joensuu
- Hämeenlinna
- Porvoo
- Mikkeli
- Hyvinge
- Järvenpää
- Nurmijärvi
- Rauma
- Lohja
- Kokkola
- Kajaani
- Rovaniemi
- Tuusula
- Kirkkonummi
- Seinäjoki
- Kerava
- Kouvola
- Imatra
- Nokia
- Savonlinna
- Raseborg
- Riihimäki
- Vihti
- Salo
- Kangasala
- Raisio
- Sastamala
- Karhula
- Kemi
- Iisalmi
- Varkaus
- Raahe
- Ylöjärvi
- Hamina
- Kaarina
- Tornio
- Klaukkala
- Heinola
- Hollola
- Valkeakoski
- Siilinjärvi
- Sibbo
- Jakobstad
- Lempäälä
- Mäntsälä
- Forssa
- Kuusamo
Public holidays in Finland 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — uudenvuodenpäivä
- 6 Jan — loppiainen
- 3 Apr — pitkäperjantai
- 5 Apr — pääsiäispäivä
- 6 Apr — toinen pääsiäispäivä
- 1 May — vappu
- 14 May — helatorstai
- 24 May — helluntaipäivä
Frequently asked questions about time in Finland
How many time zones does Finland have?
Finland uses one time zone: Eastern European Summer Time (Europe/Helsinki, currently UTC+03:00).
Does Finland use daylight saving time?
Yes — 1 of Finland’s 1 time zones change their clocks in the next 12 months. Each city page shows its next clock change.
What time is it in Helsinki, the capital of Finland?
See the live clock on the Helsinki time page. Helsinki uses Europe/Helsinki.