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 Sydney observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, to AEST (UTC+10).

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

5:00 PM in Sydney, on the same day.

Helsinki to Sydney Meeting Planner

Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Helsinki right now. Their working days don't overlap today.

Helsinki · Finland

6:33 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · EEST · summer time

Sydney · Australia

2:33 PM

Sun, Oct 18 · AEDT · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Helsinki and Sydney

No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 11:00 AM in Helsinki, which is 7:00 PM in Sydney; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

HelsinkiOrganizerFinland ·· summer time6:33AMnow
SydneyAustralia ·· summer time2:33PMnow

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Date in Helsinki

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Helsinki time.

11:00AMBest · GoodWorking hours in Helsinki (11:00); just outside working hours in Sydney (19:00).
10:00AMOption 2 · GoodWorking hours in Helsinki (10:00); just outside working hours in Sydney (18:00).
9:00AMOption 3 · GoodWorking hours in Helsinki (09:00); just outside working hours in Sydney (17:00).

The whole day

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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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HelsinkiEEST
SydneyAEDT
UTC	21	22	23	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20

Working hours (09–17)Just outside (07–09, 17–20)Late evening (20–23)NightFit: optimal, good, possible, poor

Your meeting

Helsinki11:00 AM EESTSun, Oct 18
Sydney7:00 PM AEDTSun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 08:00 UTC

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Time difference between Helsinki and Sydney

Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Helsinki right now: Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) and Helsinki on EEST (UTC+3). That changes on Sun, Oct 25, when clocks go back in Helsinki: then Sydney is 9 hours ahead of Helsinki.

Time difference between Helsinki and Sydney over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Sydney 8 hours ahead	—
Sun, Oct 25	Sydney 9 hours ahead	Clocks go back in Helsinki
Sun, Mar 28, 2027	Sydney 8 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in Helsinki
Sun, Apr 4, 2027	Sydney 7 hours ahead	Clocks go back in Sydney
Sun, Oct 3, 2027	Sydney 8 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in Sydney

Helsinki is on Eastern European Standard Time. Sydney is on Australian Eastern Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Helsinki & Sydney Scheduling

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Sydney?: Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Helsinki right now: Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) and Helsinki on EEST (UTC+3). That changes on Sun, Oct 25, when clocks go back in Helsinki: then Sydney is 9 hours ahead of Helsinki.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Helsinki and Sydney?: No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 11:00 AM in Helsinki, which is 7:00 PM in Sydney; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.
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 Sydney observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, to AEST (UTC+10).
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Helsinki?: 5:00 PM in Sydney, on the same day.

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