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Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland uses Europe/Helsinki, currently EEST (UTC+03:00). Clocks move back 1 hour on 25 October 2026.
Rovaniemi is a city in Finland, with a population of about 65,700. Local clocks move forward and back with daylight saving time each year.
Time zone
UTC offset
UTC+03:00
Country
🇫🇮 Finland
Population
65,670
Calling code
+358
Currency
EUR
Next clock change
Rovaniemi vs. other major cities
Shift date & time
−12h+12h
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- Sunrise / sunset
- 08:36 / 17:26
- Day length
- 8h 50m
Common questions
What time zone is Rovaniemi in?
Rovaniemi uses the Europe/Helsinki time zone, currently EEST (UTC+03:00).
Does Rovaniemi observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Clocks move back 1 hour on 25 October 2026.
How many hours ahead or behind is Rovaniemi?
Rovaniemi is 3 hours ahead of UTC, 7 hours ahead of New York City, 2 hours ahead of London and 6 hours behind Tokyo. Relative to your own clock: .