01:47:03

Helsinki

Finland • Local Time

Sunday, December 28, 2025

GMT+2Night
Sunrise
09:14
Sunset
14:46
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Currency
Euro
Phone Code
+358 9
Sunrise
09:14
Sunset
14:46

Time in Helsinki

Helsinki, Finland's design-forward capital, operates on Eastern European Time (EET/UTC+2). This compact coastal city blends Nordic design, cutting-edge architecture, and a thriving sauna culture on the Baltic Sea.

Daylight Saving Time

EEST runs last Sunday of March to last Sunday of October, following EU DST rules.

Time Difference

Helsinki is UTC+2 (EET) / UTC+3 (EEST). When noon in Helsinki: London 10 AM, NYC 5 AM, Stockholm 11 AM.

Business Hours

Shops 10 AM to 6 PM (4 PM Saturdays). Finns are punctual. Work-life balance important. Many cafés open early for breakfast.

Timezone Facts

One hour ahead of Central Europe. Same timezone as Tallinn and Athens. Extreme daylight variation - nearly 24-hour sun in June, few hours in December.

World Cities

Visiting Helsinki?

June to August for white nights and outdoor terraces.

Ultimate Guide to Helsinki

660K populationFinnish, SwedishGMT+2

Finland's capital with exceptional education and design. Home to Nokia. Very high quality of life and tech innovation.

🌡️Climate

Humid continental with mild summers (16-22°C) and cold winters (-6 to -1°C). White nights in summer, polar darkness in winter.