Daylight Savings Time Changes in Finland 🇫🇮 (1984)
| Country: | Finland |
| Capital: | Helsinki |
| Abbreviations: | FI, FIN |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +358 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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After
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25 MAR
25 Mar 1984 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 25 March 1984, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 25 March 1984, 04:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 25 Mar 1984 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
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After
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30 SEP
30 Sep 1984 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 September 1984, 03:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 September 1984, 03:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 30 Sep 1984 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Finland (1984)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Central Finland | 25 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Central Ostrobothnia | 25 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Kainuu | 25 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Kanta-Häme | 25 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Kymenlaakso | 25 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Lapland | 25 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| North Karelia Region | 25 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| North Ostrobothnia | 25 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| North Savo | 25 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Ostrobothnia Region | 25 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Paijat-Hame Region | 25 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Pirkanmaa | 25 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Satakunta | 25 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| South Karelia Region | 25 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| South Ostrobothnia | 25 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| South Savo | 25 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Southwest Finland | 25 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
| Uusimaa | 25 Mar 1984 | 30 Sep 1984 |
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 1984?
Yes, Finland observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1984 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 Sunday, 25 March 1984. At 02:59 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 25 Mar 1984, 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.