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Current Local Time in Finland

Current local time and time zone in Finland, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

🌤️ 56°F now🕔 7:03 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and September👥 5.6 million

Current local time in Finland

7:03 PM
Monday, August 24, 2026
Time zoneEurope/Helsinki
UTC offsetUTC+03:00
UTC now4:03 PM
Sunrise5:55 AM
Sunset8:49 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise5:55 AM
Sunset8:49 PM
Daylight14h 54m
Solar noon1:22 PM
Golden hour (am)5:55 AM - 6:55 AM
Golden hour (pm)7:49 PM - 8:49 PM
Blue hour (am)5:25 AM - 5:55 AM
Blue hour (pm)8:49 PM - 9:19 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 83%
Moonrise8:05 PM
Moonset12:15 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Finland

TypeCountry
ContinentEurope
ContinentEurope
Coordinates60°10′11.6″N 24°56′18.2″E (60.1699, 24.9384)
CapitalHelsinki
Population5.600.000
Area130.678 sq mi
ISO codeFI
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3FIN
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
LanguagesFinnish, Swedish
Calling code+358
Time zoneEurope/Helsinki
Local time7:03 PM (UTC+03:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August and September
ClimateSubarctic

Local time by city in Finland

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Summary

Finland is a country in Europe. Finland is a country in Europe with its capital at Helsinki. It has a population of about 5.6 million. The capital is Helsinki.

Right now it is 56°F (13°C) in Finland with mainly clear. It feels like 52°F. Today runs from 56°F to 66°F. Chance of precipitation is 35%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.1/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Finland is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is subarctic. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 71°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 17°F.

The closest major airport is Helsinki Airport (HEL), about 10 mi away.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 66°F is in line with the 68°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Finland today at 8.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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Coordinates: 60°10′11.6″N 24°56′18.2″E (60.1699, 24.9384)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Finland?

Finland is a country in Europe. Its coordinates are 60.1699, 24.9384. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Finland right now?

It is currently 56°F (13°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 89% and wind is 12 mph.

When is the best time to visit Finland?

May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Finland, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Finland in?

Finland observes Europe/Helsinki (UTC+03:00). The local time is 7:03 PM.

How many people live in Finland?

Finland has a population of approximately 5.6 million.

What is the nearest airport to Finland?

The closest airports are Helsinki Airport (HEL), 10 mi away and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), 246 mi away.

What places are in Finland?

Finland covers 1 places in this atlas, including Helsinki.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 24, 2026 at 7:03 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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