What Time is It in Finland?

Understanding the Time Zones of Finland

Finland follows the Central European Time Zone, meaning its time is always one hour ahead that of the United Kingdom and its other neighboring countries. The time in Finland is also two hours ahead that of the East Coast of the United States. That means that, for example, when it is 10 a.m. in Finland, it is 8 a.m. on the East Coast, 9 a.m. in the Central zone, and 4 a.m. on the West Coast.

DST in Finland

Finland follows the Daylight Saving Time policy. This means that during the summer season, the clocks are moved one hour forward — meaning that when it is 1 p.m. in Finland, it is 12 p.m. in Central Europe but still 11 a.m. in the United Kingdom. On the flip side, when Daylight Saving Time ends in the autumn-winter season, Finland will also ‘fall back’ an hour, meaning its time becomes the same as Central Europe’s, but is still one hour ahead of the United Kingdom’s.

Year-Round Time in Finland

Regardless of Daylight Saving Time, the time in Finland is consistently one hour ahead of the United Kingdom’s year-round. That means, even in autumn-winter when the clocks ‘fall back’ in Europe, the time in Finland still remains one hour ahead of the UK. So, for example, when it is 7 a.m. in the United Kingdom, it is 8 a.m. in Finland year-round.

Time is an important factor to consider when planning a trip or visit to Finland, so understanding the time zone and Daylight Saving Time policies are essential for anyone looking to connect with the country’s inhabitants or visit its many attractions.