Current Time in Rovaniemi, Finland 🇫🇮
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Rovaniemi ranks
#29 for most northerly.
Lat/Long: 66.5° N, 25.72° E
Elevation: 92 m above sea level
Population rank: #17 of 481 cities in Finland by population
Region: Lapland
IANA Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 15m 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
Rovaniemi is in the Europe/Helsinki time zone (UTC+02:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (EEST). Use this page to check the exact local time in Rovaniemi, Finland, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
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Moon Phases & Times for Rovaniemi
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
4.4%
Next Moonrise
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Moon is continuously above horizon
Next Moonset
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How Far Is Rovaniemi From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 1,350 km | SSE (147deg) |
| London | 2,197 km | SW (233deg) |
| Paris | 2,373 km | SW (226deg) |
| Dubai | 5,028 km | SE (141deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,252 km | ESE (124deg) |
| New York | 6,319 km | WNW (297deg) |
| Tokyo | 7,362 km | NE (54deg) |
| Hong Kong | 7,673 km | E (82deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Rovaniemi?
Rovaniemi next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Rovaniemi's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Rovaniemi and you would surface in the open ocean, near 66.5deg S, 154.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rovaniemi
What time is it in Rovaniemi right now?
The current local time in Rovaniemi is 14:01 on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Rovaniemi follows the Europe/Helsinki time zone.
What time zone is Rovaniemi in?
Rovaniemi 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 Rovaniemi?
Is Rovaniemi on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Rovaniemi is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 13, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Rovaniemi tonight?
The moon phase over Rovaniemi tonight is Waning Crescent with 4.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Rovaniemi?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Rovaniemi, clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.