Daylight Savings Time Changes in Finland 🇫🇮 (1942)
| Country: | Finland |
| Capital: | Helsinki |
| Abbreviations: | FI, FIN |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +358 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
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00
2 APR
02 Apr 1942 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Thursday, 02 April 1942, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Thursday, 02 April 1942, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 02 Apr 1942 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
00
:
59
After
00
:
00
4 OCT
04 Oct 1942 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 04 October 1942, 00:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 04 October 1942, 00:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 04 Oct 1942 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Finland (1942)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Central Finland | 02 Apr 1942 | 04 Oct 1942 |
| Central Ostrobothnia | 02 Apr 1942 | 04 Oct 1942 |
| Kainuu | 02 Apr 1942 | 04 Oct 1942 |
| Kanta-Häme | 02 Apr 1942 | 04 Oct 1942 |
| Kymenlaakso | 02 Apr 1942 | 04 Oct 1942 |
| Lapland | 02 Apr 1942 | 04 Oct 1942 |
| North Karelia Region | 02 Apr 1942 | 04 Oct 1942 |
| North Ostrobothnia | 02 Apr 1942 | 04 Oct 1942 |
| North Savo | 02 Apr 1942 | 04 Oct 1942 |
| Ostrobothnia Region | 02 Apr 1942 | 04 Oct 1942 |
| Paijat-Hame Region | 02 Apr 1942 | 04 Oct 1942 |
| Pirkanmaa | 02 Apr 1942 | 04 Oct 1942 |
| Satakunta | 02 Apr 1942 | 04 Oct 1942 |
| South Karelia Region | 02 Apr 1942 | 04 Oct 1942 |
| South Ostrobothnia | 02 Apr 1942 | 04 Oct 1942 |
| South Savo | 02 Apr 1942 | 04 Oct 1942 |
| Southwest Finland | 02 Apr 1942 | 04 Oct 1942 |
| Uusimaa | 02 Apr 1942 | 04 Oct 1942 |
DST Changes Summary for Finland
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 26 Oct | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 29 Mar | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 25 Oct | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 28 Mar | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 31 Oct | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 26 Mar | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 29 Oct | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 25 Mar | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 28 Oct | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 31 Mar | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 04:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 27 Oct | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 03:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving End |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Finland
Does Finland use Daylight Saving Time in 1942?
Yes, Finland observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1942 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in Finland?
The next scheduled time transition in Finland will take place on Thursday, 02 April 1942. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Finland follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Finland follows a single, unified schedule. Every region across the country transitions to and from Daylight Saving Time at the exact same moment, ensuring a consistent time standard nationwide.
How will the next transition affect the day in Finland?
Following the shift on 02 Apr 1942, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.