Helsinki, Finland
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC+3 (GMT+3)
The current local time in Helsinki, Finland is 20:28:02.
Quick Facts
- Country
- Finland
- Region
- Europe
- Population
- 658,864
- Coordinates
- 60.17° N, 24.94° E
- Time Zone
- Europe/Helsinki
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- Finnish, Swedish, Inari Sami
- Country Area
- 337,030 km²
Time Difference Between Helsinki and Major Cities
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | 7h behind | |
| Time in London | 2h behind | |
| Time in Tokyo | 6h ahead | |
| Time in Sydney | 7h ahead | |
| Time in Dubai | 1h ahead | |
| Time in Singapore | 5h ahead | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 10h behind | |
| Time in Paris | 1h behind |
Weather in Helsinki
Current weather conditions in Helsinki including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
13°C
Partly Cloudy
Humidity
85%
Wind
10.8 km/h
Visibility
54 km
16°
9°
20°
8°
16°
13°
17°
9°
18°
11°
Cities Near Helsinki
- Time in Vantaa15 km
- Time in Espoo16 km
- Time in Porvoo47 km
- Time in Hämeenlinna95 km
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Helsinki
Popular Time Differences
- Time difference between Helsinki and New York
- Time difference between Helsinki and London
- Time difference between Helsinki and Tokyo
- Time difference between Helsinki and Sydney
- Time difference between Helsinki and Dubai
- Time difference between Helsinki and Singapore
- Time difference between Helsinki and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Helsinki and Paris
Map of Helsinki
Map showing the location of Helsinki at coordinates 60.16952, 24.93545.
About Helsinki Time
Helsinki is located in Europe, Finlandand follows the Europe/Helsinki time zone. The city has a population of approximately 658,864 people.
The current local time in Helsinki is determined by the Europe/Helsinki time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.
On this page, you can find the exact current time in Helsinki, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Helsinki
What time zone is Helsinki in?
Helsinki is in the Europe/Helsinki time zone (GMT+3) in Finland.
What is the current UTC offset for Helsinki?
Helsinki is currently at UTC+3 (offset shifts during DST).
Does Helsinki observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Helsinki observes daylight saving time. Clocks move forward in spring and back in autumn, changing the UTC offset seasonally.
How can I check the current local time in Helsinki?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Helsinki, Finland, updated every second.