Daylight Savings Time Changes in Finland 🇫🇮 (1997)
| 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
30 MAR
30 Mar 1997 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 March 1997, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 March 1997, 04:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Mar 1997 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
03
:
59
After
03
:
00
26 OCT
26 Oct 1997 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 26 October 1997, 03:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 26 October 1997, 03:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 26 Oct 1997 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Finland (1997)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Central Finland | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Central Ostrobothnia | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Kainuu | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Kanta-Häme | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Kymenlaakso | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Lapland | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| North Karelia Region | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| North Ostrobothnia | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| North Savo | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Ostrobothnia Region | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Paijat-Hame Region | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Pirkanmaa | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Satakunta | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| South Karelia Region | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| South Ostrobothnia | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| South Savo | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Southwest Finland | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
| Uusimaa | 30 Mar 1997 | 26 Oct 1997 |
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 1997?
Yes, Finland observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1997 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, 30 March 1997. 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 30 Mar 1997, 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.