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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
Local time in Rovaniemi runs on a UTC+02:00 offset (Europe/Helsinki). The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. At a near-polar latitude, Rovaniemi can see the sun barely set in summer and barely rise in winter. Its elevation is a gentle 92 m. The nearest big city, Moscow, is a distant 1350 km away. A major centre in Finland, Rovaniemi keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Time & Daylight in Rovaniemi
Time Difference Between Rovaniemi and Major Cities
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Prayer Times in Rovaniemi
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 24 Jul ● | 01:23 | 03:20 | 13:23 | 18:05 | 23:26 | 00:56 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 01:23 | 03:25 | 13:23 | 18:04 | 23:21 | 00:51 |
| Sun, 26 Jul | 01:23 | 03:29 | 13:23 | 18:03 | 23:17 | 00:47 |
| Mon, 27 Jul | 01:23 | 03:34 | 13:23 | 18:02 | 23:13 | 00:43 |
| Tue, 28 Jul | 01:23 | 03:38 | 13:23 | 18:01 | 23:08 | 00:38 |
| Wed, 29 Jul | 01:23 | 03:42 | 13:23 | 18:00 | 23:04 | 00:34 |
| Thu, 30 Jul | 01:23 | 03:46 | 13:23 | 17:58 | 23:00 | 00:30 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Rovaniemi
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
77.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Moon does not rise soon
Next Moonset
↓
Moon is continuously below horizon
Distances & Clock Changes in Rovaniemi
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 13:13 on Friday, July 24, 2026. Rovaniemi follows the Europe/Helsinki time zone.
What time zone is Rovaniemi in?
Rovaniemi runs on the Europe/Helsinki IANA time zone (UTC+02:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Rovaniemi?
Is Rovaniemi on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of July 24, 2026, Rovaniemi has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What moon phase is visible over Rovaniemi tonight?
The moon phase over Rovaniemi tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 77.2% 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.