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Current time in Åland Islands
A single time zone at UTC+03:00. Currently observing daylight saving time.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
About Åland Islands's time
A single time zone.
Åland Islands follow a single time zone, Europe/Mariehamn, which operates at UTC+2 in the winter (EET) and UTC+3 in the summer (EEST). As part of Finland, the islands observe Finnish and EU-standard daylight saving time.
Next clock change
2026 Sunday · clocks fall back
Clocks fall back by one hour · in 5 months.
Daylight saving schedule
Major cities
Cities of Åland Islands.
History
How Åland Islands keeps time.
Åland Islands adopted European standard time (EET, UTC+2) when the region embraced the Finnish and broader European timekeeping practices during the 20th century. The small archipelago’s close administrative and economic ties with Finland meant that its time zone changes mirrored those of the mainland.
The modern daylight saving time system in Åland started being adopted around the 1980s, aligning with EU regulations and Finnish law. Since Finland joined the European Union in 1995 (and Åland as an autonomous territory is included), DST transitions follow EU-wide standards, changing clocks forward on the last Sunday of March and back on the last Sunday of October.
There have been no major shifts or political controversies over Åland’s timekeeping; its current system has remained stable for decades, closely integrated with Finland’s time policies.
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Things about Åland Islands's time.
Due to their northern latitude (around 60°N), Åland Islands experience very significant variation in daylight hours throughout the year—roughly 6 hours of daylight in December and nearly 19 hours in June. While not unusual for Nordic countries, this extreme seasonal cycle strongly shapes daily life and activities.
Despite being part of Finland, Åland is demilitarized and has its own autonomous government, but in practice there are no differences in timekeeping between Åland and mainland Finland. There are no multiple time zones or local exceptions.
Mariehamn, the capital, shares the same time as Helsinki and Tallinn. Åland’s main ferry and air links are timed to Finnish and Swedish schedules, making time coordination straightforward for travelers between these regions.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Åland Islands's time zone, daylight saving rules, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- What time zone is the Åland Islands in?
- Åland follows Europe/Mariehamn time (EET in winter, UTC+2; EEST in summer, UTC+3). It is the same as Finnish time.
- Does Åland observe daylight saving time?
- Yes, Åland follows EU daylight saving rules, switching to UTC+3 (EEST) in summer and UTC+2 (EET) in winter.
- Is Åland’s time different from Finland?
- No, Åland uses the same time as mainland Finland—there is no time difference between Helsinki and Mariehamn.
- What’s the best time to visit Åland for long daylight?
- Late May to late July offers the most daylight, with long, bright evenings and famous white nights (almost 19 hours of light in midsummer).
- Do clocks change in Åland at the same time as in the rest of the EU?
- Yes. Clocks move forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October, following EU-wide daylight saving standards.
- Are there any time zone exceptions within Åland Islands?
- No, all of Åland follows a single time zone with no differences across the archipelago.
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