Reykjavik to Helsinki Time Difference
🇮🇸 Reykjavik is currently 2 hours ahead of 🇫🇮 Helsinki. This difference varies between 2h and 3h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+2h
Business overlap
7h
Distance
2,416 km
Approx. flight
2.8h
Hour-by-Hour: Reykjavik to Helsinki
| 🇮🇸 Reykjavik | 🇫🇮 Helsinki | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Helsinki observes Daylight Saving Time, while Reykjavik does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 2 hours ahead and 3 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Reykjavik is 2 hours ahead relative to Helsinki.
Min difference
2h
Max difference
3h
Best Meeting Times
There are 7 overlapping business hours between Reykjavik and Helsinki (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇮🇸 Reykjavik
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🇫🇮 Helsinki
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Helsinki?
The time difference between Reykjavik and Helsinki is currently 2 hours ahead. Reykjavik uses GMT (UTC+0), while Helsinki uses GMT+2 (UTC+2). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 2 hours ahead to 3 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Reykjavik, what time is it in Helsinki?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Reykjavik, it is 2:00 PM in Helsinki. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Reykjavik and Helsinki change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Helsinki observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 2 hours ahead and 3 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Reykjavik and Helsinki?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM in Reykjavik (which is 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Helsinki). This 7-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Reykjavik ahead or behind Helsinki?
Reykjavik is currently 2 hours behind Helsinki.
What time zone is Reykjavik in?
Reykjavik is in the Atlantic/Reykjavik time zone, currently using GMT (UTC+0). Reykjavik does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Reykjavik in Helsinki?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Reykjavik, it is 2:00 AM in Helsinki.