Current Time in Helsinki
What time is it in Helsinki right now? Below is the live current local time in Helsinki, Finland.
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Time zone information for Helsinki
- Time zone name
- Europe/Helsinki
- Abbreviation
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- UTC / GMT offset
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- Daylight saving
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Eastern European Time — observes summer time (EEST).
Compare Helsinki with other cities
Open world clockWorking with Helsinki
What you need to know before scheduling something with Helsinki — when the clocks move, which days are the weekend, and when the working day overlaps with yours.
Daylight saving
Helsinki is currently on daylight saving time.
The clocks next change on Sunday, 25 October 2026, when local time moves back by 60 minutes.
The working week
Finland follows the common Monday-to-Friday working week with a Saturday and Sunday weekend.
When you can reach the major hubs
Times below are in Helsinki’s local clock, assuming both sides work 09:00–17:00.
| City | Difference | Overlap in Helsinki time |
|---|---|---|
| New York | -7 h | 16:00–17:00 |
| London | -2 h | 11:00–17:00 |
| Singapore | +5 h | 09:00–12:00 |
| Sydney | +7 h | 09:00–10:00 |
Upcoming public holidays in Finland
- All Saints' Day
- Independence Day
- Christmas Day
- Boxing Day
- New Year's Day
- Epiphany
Public holidays only. Regional and observance days are not listed, and dates that depend on lunar observation may shift by a day.