Current local time in Rovaniemi, Finland
EEST · UTC+03:00 · Eastern European Summer Time
About Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland uses the Eastern European Summer Time time zone (Europe/Helsinki), currently UTC+03:00. Population: about 34,781.
| Country: | Finland |
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| State / region: | Lapland |
| Coordinates: | 66°30′N / 25°43′E |
| Population: | 34,781 |
| Currency: | Euro (EUR) |
| Languages: | Finnish, Swedish |
| Country calling code: | +358 |
Time zone in Rovaniemi
| 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
Rovaniemi 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 Rovaniemi today
| Sunrise: | 08:39 |
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| Sunset: | 17:23 |
| Solar noon: | 13:01 |
| Day length: | 8h 44m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:44 – 18:18 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Rovaniemi
- London+2 hRovaniemi is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hRovaniemi is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hRovaniemi is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Rovaniemi time
What time zone is Rovaniemi in?
Rovaniemi uses the IANA time zone Europe/Helsinki (Eastern European Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Rovaniemi observe daylight saving time?
Rovaniemi 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 Rovaniemi and London?
Right now Rovaniemi 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 Rovaniemi and New York?
Right now Rovaniemi 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.