Daylight Savings Time Changes in Finland 🇫🇮 (2018)
| 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
25 MAR
25 Mar 2018 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 25 March 2018, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 25 March 2018, 04:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 25 Mar 2018 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
03
:
59
After
03
:
00
28 OCT
28 Oct 2018 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 28 October 2018, 03:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 28 October 2018, 03:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 28 Oct 2018 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Finland (2018)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Central Finland | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Central Ostrobothnia | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Kainuu | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Kanta-Häme | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Kymenlaakso | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Lapland | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| North Karelia Region | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| North Ostrobothnia | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| North Savo | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Ostrobothnia Region | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Paijat-Hame Region | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Pirkanmaa | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Satakunta | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| South Karelia Region | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| South Ostrobothnia | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| South Savo | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Southwest Finland | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| Uusimaa | 25 Mar 2018 | 28 Oct 2018 |
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 2018?
Yes, Finland observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2018 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 2018. 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 2018, 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.