Current time in Finland

00:08:42
Friday, October 30, 2026
UTC+2 5 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Helsinki
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Time zone of Finland

The time in Finland (Helsinki) follows the Europe/Helsinki time zone, currently UTC+2. 5 hours ahead of Brasília.

Finland
00:08:42
Brasília
19:08:42

How to call or schedule a meeting with Finland

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 14:00 in Finland; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 23:00 there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 09:00 to 13:00 Brasília time.

Finland: sunrise today at 07:37 · sunset at 16:29 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Helsinki
Continent
Europe
Area
337,030 km² (130,128 sq mi)
Population
about 5.2 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Languages
Finnish, Swedish, Inari Sami
Calling code
+358
Internet domain
.fi

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Finland right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Finland?

5 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Finland changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Finland in?

Finland follows Europe/Helsinki, currently UTC+2. The reference location is Helsinki.

Does Finland have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Finland does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Finland from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 09:00 to 13:00 Brasília time (14:00 to 18:00 in Finland).

What is the capital of Finland?

The capital of Finland is Helsinki. The country covers about 337,030 km². Continent: Europe.

What currency and calling code does Finland use?

The currency is the Euro (EUR). To call from abroad, dial +358 before the number. Websites use the .fi domain.