Current Local Time in Helsinki, Finland
Helsinki is a city in Uusimaa, Finland. It keeps time in the Europe/Helsinki time zone, whose standard offset is UTC+2. Helsinki observes daylight saving time, so its clocks move forward by an hour in local summer and its UTC offset shifts accordingly. This page shows the current local time in Helsinki as a live clock, along with the city's UTC offset, daylight saving status, sunrise and sunset, and how far ahead or behind it is compared with your own location.
Helsinki facts
- Country
- Finland
- Region
- Uusimaa
- Coordinates
- 60.1699° N, 24.9384° E
- Elevation
- 17 m (56 ft)
- Population
- ~658,000
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- Finnish, Swedish
- Calling code
- +358
Time zone
- Zone name
- Europe/Helsinki
- Standard offset
- UTC+2
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- Daylight saving
- Observed (UTC+2 standard, UTC+3 in summer)
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Local time in other cities
- London, United Kingdom
- Paris, France
- Moscow, Russia
- Berlin, Germany
- Madrid, Spain
- Rome, Italy
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Zürich, Switzerland
- Vienna, Austria
- Stockholm, Sweden
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Helsinki in?
Helsinki uses the Europe/Helsinki time zone. Its standard offset is UTC+2, and it switches to UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Helsinki observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Helsinki moves its clocks forward by one hour in local summer and back again in winter, so its UTC offset changes twice a year.
What country is Helsinki in?
Helsinki is located in Finland (Uusimaa). The local currency is the Euro (EUR) and the international calling code is +358.