Daylight Savings Time Changes in Finland 🇫🇮 (2037)
| 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
29 MAR
29 Mar 2037 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 March 2037, 02:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 March 2037, 04:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 29 Mar 2037 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
03
:
59
After
03
:
00
25 OCT
25 Oct 2037 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 25 October 2037, 03:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 25 October 2037, 03:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 25 Oct 2037 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Finland (2037)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Central Finland | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Central Ostrobothnia | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Kainuu | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Kanta-Häme | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Kymenlaakso | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Lapland | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| North Karelia Region | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| North Ostrobothnia | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| North Savo | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Ostrobothnia Region | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Paijat-Hame Region | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Pirkanmaa | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Satakunta | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| South Karelia Region | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| South Ostrobothnia | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| South Savo | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Southwest Finland | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
| Uusimaa | 29 Mar 2037 | 25 Oct 2037 |
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 2037?
Yes, Finland observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2037 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, 29 March 2037. 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 29 Mar 2037, 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.