Time Now in Oulu, Finland 🇫🇮
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Oulu ranks
#31 for most northerly · #36 for most remote.
Lat/Long: 65.01° N, 25.47° E
Elevation: 15 m above sea level
Population rank: #4 of 481 cities in Finland by population
Region: North Ostrobothnia
IANA Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EEST
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
Clocks in Oulu are set to UTC+02:00 under the Europe/Helsinki zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. At this high latitude the gap between summer and winter daylight is dramatic. At about 15 m, Oulu is practically at sea level. Oulu is fairly isolated: even Moscow lies some 1222 km off. As one of Finland's largest cities, Oulu is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Time & Daylight in Oulu
Daylight Hours in Oulu
Oulu gets 16h 02m of daylight today. Sunrise in Oulu is at 05:19 and sunset in Oulu is at 21:21.
Time Difference Between Oulu and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Oulu right now.
Other Cities in Finland with Local Time
Cities Sharing Oulu's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Oulu.
Weather in Oulu
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Prayer Times in Oulu
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 20 Aug ● | 01:21 | 05:18 | 13:21 | 17:24 | 21:24 | 22:54 |
| Fri, 21 Aug | 01:21 | 05:21 | 13:21 | 17:22 | 21:21 | 22:51 |
| Sat, 22 Aug | 01:21 | 05:24 | 13:21 | 17:20 | 21:17 | 22:47 |
| Sun, 23 Aug | 01:20 | 05:28 | 13:20 | 17:18 | 21:13 | 22:43 |
| Mon, 24 Aug | 01:20 | 05:31 | 13:20 | 17:16 | 21:09 | 22:39 |
| Tue, 25 Aug | 01:20 | 05:34 | 13:20 | 17:14 | 21:06 | 22:36 |
| Wed, 26 Aug | 01:20 | 05:37 | 13:20 | 17:12 | 21:02 | 22:32 |
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Oulu Sunrise & Sunset Widget
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Oulu Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Oulu
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Live event countdown in Oulu local time
14-day Forecast for Oulu
Moon Phases & Times for Oulu
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
48.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Moon does not rise soon
Next Moonset
↓
Moon is continuously below horizon
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Distances & Clock Changes in Oulu
How Far Is Oulu From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 1,222 km | SE (142deg) |
| London | 2,092 km | WSW (236deg) |
| Paris | 2,252 km | SW (228deg) |
| Dubai | 4,908 km | SE (140deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,171 km | ESE (122deg) |
| New York | 6,385 km | WNW (297deg) |
| Tokyo | 7,469 km | NE (54deg) |
| Hong Kong | 7,708 km | E (81deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Oulu?
Oulu next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Oulu's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Oulu and you would surface in the open ocean, near 65.0deg S, 154.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Oulu
What time is it in Oulu right now?
The current local time in Oulu is 01:57 on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Oulu follows the Europe/Helsinki time zone.
What time zone is Oulu in?
Oulu uses the Europe/Helsinki IANA time zone (UTC+03:00). 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 Oulu?
Is Oulu on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Oulu is currently observing daylight saving time as of August 20, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Oulu tonight?
Tonight the moon over Oulu is in its First Quarter phase, lit 48.6%.
What is solar time in Oulu?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Oulu, clocks run about 1h 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.