Current local time in Oulu, Finland
EEST · UTC+03:00 · Eastern European Summer Time
About Oulu
Oulu, Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland uses the Eastern European Summer Time time zone (Europe/Helsinki), currently UTC+03:00. Population: about 128,618.
| Country: | Finland |
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| State / region: | Northern Ostrobothnia |
| Coordinates: | 65°01′N / 25°28′E |
| Population: | 128,618 |
| Currency: | Euro (EUR) |
| Languages: | Finnish, Swedish |
| Country calling code: | +358 |
Time zone in Oulu
| IANA time zone: | Europe/Helsinki |
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| Time zone name: | Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+03:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Oulu is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+02:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 04:00 to 03:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+02:00 (EET) |
Sunrise and sunset in Oulu today
| Sunrise: | 08:30 |
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| Sunset: | 17:35 |
| Solar noon: | 13:02 |
| Day length: | 9h 05m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:38 – 18:26 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Oulu
- London+2 hOulu is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hOulu is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hOulu is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Oulu time
What time zone is Oulu in?
Oulu uses the IANA time zone Europe/Helsinki (Eastern European Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Oulu observe daylight saving time?
Oulu is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+02:00.
What is the time difference between Oulu and London?
Right now Oulu is 2 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Oulu and New York?
Right now Oulu is 7 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.