Current Time in Helsinki, Finland 🇫🇮
Lat/Long: 60.17° N, 24.94° E
Elevation: 26 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Finland
Region: Uusimaa
IANA Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Finland: EET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Finland: EEST
Daylight Hours in Helsinki
Helsinki gets 18h 48m of daylight today — sunrise is at 03:56 and sunset is at 22:44.
Daylight ranges from about 5h 48m near the December solstice to 18h 55m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Helsinki and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Helsinki right now.
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These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Helsinki.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12 Jun ● | 01:20 | 03:56 | 13:20 | 18:01 | 22:43 | 00:13 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 01:20 | 03:55 | 13:20 | 18:01 | 22:44 | 00:14 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 01:20 | 03:55 | 13:20 | 18:01 | 22:45 | 00:15 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 01:20 | 03:54 | 13:20 | 18:02 | 22:46 | 00:16 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 01:20 | 03:54 | 13:20 | 18:02 | 22:47 | 00:17 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 01:21 | 03:54 | 13:21 | 18:03 | 22:48 | 00:18 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 01:21 | 03:53 | 13:21 | 18:03 | 22:48 | 00:18 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Helsinki
Sunrise
in Helsinki
↑
3:56 AM
Sunset
in Helsinki
↓
10:44 PM
Day Length
18h 47m
Dawn
in Helsinki
2:10 AM
Dusk
in Helsinki
12:29 AM
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Moon Phases & Times for Helsinki
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
12.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 02:01
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 19:38
View the detailed moon calendar for Helsinki with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
How Far Is Helsinki From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 892 km | ESE (118deg) |
| London | 1,821 km | WSW (249deg) |
| Paris | 1,909 km | WSW (239deg) |
| Dubai | 4,528 km | SE (136deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,920 km | ESE (119deg) |
| New York | 6,618 km | WNW (300deg) |
| Tokyo | 7,818 km | NE (52deg) |
| Hong Kong | 7,827 km | E (79deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Helsinki?
Helsinki next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Helsinki's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Helsinki and you would surface in the open ocean, near 60.2deg S, 155.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Helsinki
What time is it in Helsinki right now?
The current local time in Helsinki is 07:25 on Friday, June 12, 2026. Helsinki follows the Europe/Helsinki time zone.
What time zone is Helsinki in?
Helsinki uses the Europe/Helsinki IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Helsinki?
Is Helsinki on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Helsinki is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Helsinki today?
Today in Helsinki: sunrise is at 03:56 and sunset is at 22:44, giving 18h 47m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Helsinki tonight?
The moon phase over Helsinki tonight is Waning Crescent with 12.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Helsinki?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Helsinki, clocks run about 1h 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.