When do we switch to standard time in 2026?
In Finland, we switch to standard time on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
The clocks are moved back to standard time at 4:00 AM, when the time is set back by one hour. In practice, 4:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM.
Thanks to the switch to standard time, we get an extra hour of sleep during the night between Sunday and Monday.
When do we switch to daylight saving time in 2027?
In Finland, we switch to daylight saving time on Sunday, March 28, 2027.
The clocks are moved forward one hour at 3:00 AM, so 3:00 AM becomes 4:00 AM.
When and why do we change the clocks to daylight saving time or standard time?
The clocks are changed twice a year, in spring and autumn. The clocks are moved forward or backward by one hour, depending on the season - that is, whether we're switching to daylight saving time or standard time. There's an easy way to remember which direction the clocks move - always toward summer.
The purpose of changing the clocks is to add more daylight hours to people's normal daily rhythm, when people are active. This way, the sun sets an hour later in the evening instead of rising while most people are still asleep. The clocks are changed during the night between Saturday and Sunday to cause as little disruption as possible to everyday life.
Changing the Time
Modern smart devices like phones handle the clock change automatically, but changing the time on a watch, for example, requires a quick but easy three-step process:
- Pull the knob on the side of the watch, known as the crown, toward you
- Turn the crown clockwise and set the correct time
- Finally, push the crown back in to set the watch running again
When does standard time or daylight saving time begin?
Upcoming clock change dates:
2026, standard time: 25.10.2026 (04:00 → 03:00)
2027, daylight saving time: 3/28/2027 (03:00 → 04:00)
2027, standard time: 10/31/2027 (04:00 → 03:00)
2028, daylight saving time 3/26/2028 (03:00 → 04:00)
