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When do the clocks change in Finland?
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In Finland, clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 3:00 AM local time; clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM local time. In 2027: forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28; back 1 hour on Sunday, October 31.
Finland clock changes 2026
| Date | Clocks go | Local time | New offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Mar 29, 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 03:00 → 04:00 | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Sun, Oct 25, 2026 | Back 1 hour | 04:00 → 03:00 | UTC+2 (EET) |
Finland clock changes 2027
| Date | Clocks go | Local time | New offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Mar 28, 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 03:00 → 04:00 | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Sun, Oct 31, 2027 | Back 1 hour | 04:00 → 03:00 | UTC+2 (EET) |
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Questions people ask
When do the clocks change in Finland?
In Finland, clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 3:00 AM local time; clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM local time. In 2027: forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28; back 1 hour on Sunday, October 31.
Does Finland have daylight saving time?
Yes. In Finland, clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 3:00 AM local time; clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM local time. In 2027: forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28; back 1 hour on Sunday, October 31.
What time zone is Finland in?
Finland uses UTC+2, UTC+3 during the year. See the current time in Finland.
Source: IANA time zone database, version 2026e, the same data phones and computers use. History is shown from 1970, the period the database documents reliably.