Does Helsinki observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Helsinki is on EEST (UTC+3) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to EET (UTC+2).

Does London observe daylight saving time?

Yes. London is on BST (UTC+1) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to GMT (UTC+0).

What time is it in London when it's 9 AM in Helsinki?

7:00 AM in London, on the same day.

Helsinki to London Meeting Planner

London is 2 hours behind Helsinki right now. Their working days overlap for 6 hours today.

Helsinki · Finland

12:27 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · EEST · summer time

London · United Kingdom

10:27 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · BST · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Helsinki and London

11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Helsinki (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in London). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 6 hours of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

HelsinkiOrganizerFinland ·· summer time12:27AMnow
LondonUnited Kingdom ·· summer time10:27PMYesterday · now

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Date in Helsinki

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Helsinki time.

1:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Helsinki (13:00) and London (11:00).
12:00PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Helsinki (12:00) and London (10:00).
2:00PMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Helsinki (14:00) and London (12:00).

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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Your meeting

Helsinki1:00 PM EESTSun, Oct 18
London11:00 AM BSTSun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 10:00 UTC

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Time difference between Helsinki and London

London is 2 hours behind Helsinki right now: London is on BST (UTC+1) and Helsinki on EEST (UTC+3). Both cities change their clocks on the same dates, so the gap stays the same all year.

Time difference between Helsinki and London over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	London 2 hours behind	—
Sun, Oct 25	London 2 hours behind	Clocks go back in Helsinki
Sun, Oct 25	London 2 hours behind	Clocks go back in London
Sun, Mar 28, 2027	London 2 hours behind	Clocks go forward in Helsinki
Sun, Mar 28, 2027	London 2 hours behind	Clocks go forward in London

Helsinki is on Eastern European Standard Time. London is on Greenwich Mean Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Helsinki & London Scheduling

What is the time difference between Helsinki and London?: London is 2 hours behind Helsinki right now: London is on BST (UTC+1) and Helsinki on EEST (UTC+3). Both cities change their clocks on the same dates, so the gap stays the same all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Helsinki and London?: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Helsinki (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in London). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 6 hours of overlap today.
Does Helsinki observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Helsinki is on EEST (UTC+3) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to EET (UTC+2).
Does London observe daylight saving time?: Yes. London is on BST (UTC+1) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to GMT (UTC+0).
What time is it in London when it's 9 AM in Helsinki?: 7:00 AM in London, on the same day.

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