Daylight Savings Time Changes in Finland 🇫🇮 (1996)
| Country: | Finland |
| Capital: | Helsinki |
| Abbreviations: | FI, FIN |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +358 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
02
:
59
After
04
:
00
31 MAR
31 Mar 1996 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 31 March 1996, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 31 March 1996, 04:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 31 Mar 1996 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
03
:
59
After
03
:
00
27 OCT
27 Oct 1996 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 27 October 1996, 03:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 27 October 1996, 03:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 27 Oct 1996 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Finland (1996)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Central Finland | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Central Ostrobothnia | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Kainuu | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Kanta-Häme | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Kymenlaakso | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Lapland | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| North Karelia Region | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| North Ostrobothnia | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| North Savo | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Ostrobothnia Region | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Paijat-Hame Region | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Pirkanmaa | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Satakunta | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| South Karelia Region | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| South Ostrobothnia | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| South Savo | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Southwest Finland | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
| Uusimaa | 31 Mar 1996 | 27 Oct 1996 |
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 1996?
Yes, Finland observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1996 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, 31 March 1996. 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 31 Mar 1996, 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.