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Time in Finland Now
Current Time in Northern Europe Countries
What Time Is It in Finland Right Now With Seconds
Finland follows Eastern European Time (EET) as its standard time, with a UTC offset of UTC+2. The country does observe Daylight Saving Time, switching to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST), UTC+3, during the warmer months.
All parts of Finland follow the same national time.
Finland Time Zone Info
Time Zone: Eastern European Time (EET)
Standard Time: UTC+2
Daylight Saving Time: Observed (Eastern European Summer Time, EEST — UTC+3)
IANA Time Zone ID: Europe/Helsinki
More Info: Time in Finland – Wikipedia
Locations: Finland on Google Maps and Finland on Apple Maps
Major Cities in Finland & Their Time
All cities in Finland follow EET (UTC+2) and switch to EEST (UTC+3) during Daylight Saving Time.
Example Cities: Helsinki (capital), Espoo, Tampere, Vantaa, Oulu, Turku, Jyväskylä, Lahti, Kuopio — all share the same time.
Pros and Cons
Pros
The whole country uses the same time, so it is never confusing.
Finland has the same time as Estonia and other Baltic neighbors, which makes travel easy.
In the summer, the sun stays out very late (Midnight Sun), so evenings are bright for a long time.
Cons
You have to change the clocks twice a year, which can be annoying.
In the winter, the days are very short, and it gets dark very early in the afternoon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone does Finland use?
Finland uses Eastern European Time (EET) during winter and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) during summer.
Does Finland observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Finland observes Daylight Saving Time, shifting clocks forward 1 hour in late March and back in late October.
What is the IANA time zone ID for Finland?
The main IANA time zone ID for Finland is Europe/Helsinki.
Do all parts of Finland follow the same time?
Yes, all of Finland, including Lapland and the Åland Islands, follows the same national time.
Is the time difference the same all year?
No, the time difference changes seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time adjustments.