Oct 27, 2024, 4:00 am
| Country: | Finland |
|---|---|
| Long Name: | Republic of Finland |
| Abbreviations: | FI, FIN |
| Capital: | Helsinki |
| Time Zones: | 1 (Main Country) |
| Total Time Zones: | 2 (with dependencies) |
| Dial Code: | +358 |
Mar 29
Forward 1 hour
Mar 29, 1981 - Daylight Saving Time Started
When local standard time was about to reach
Sunday, March 29, 1981, 2:00:00 am clocks were turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, March 29, 1981, 3:00:00 am local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour later on Mar 29, 1981 than the day before. There was more light in the evening and less light in the morning.
Also called Spring Forward, Summer Time, and Daylight Savings Time.
Sep 27
Back 1 hour
Sep 27, 1981 - Daylight Saving Time Ended
When local daylight time was about to reach
Sunday, September 27, 1981, 3:00:00 am clocks were turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, September 27, 1981, 2:00:00 am local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset were about 1 hour earlier on Sep 27, 1981 than the day before. There was more light in the morning and less light in the evening.
Also called Fall Back and Winter Time.
Daylight Saving Time in Dependencies of Finland
| Dependency | Type | Daylight Saving Time Period |
|---|---|---|
| Åland Islands | Territory | Mar 29 – Sep 27 (Same dates as Finland) |
Daylight Saving Time History in Finland
- Finland first observed Daylight Saving Time in 1942.
- Finland has observed DST for 45 years between 1942 and 2024.
- Previous time with no Daylight Saving Time was 1980.
- See Worldwide DST Statistics