Geographic position of Joensuu
Joensuu is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 62.6012° N, 29.7632° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 6,969 km (4,330 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 3,050 km (1,895 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 16,988 km (10,556 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,525 km (948 mi) east
Joensuu lies in the high-latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Joensuu
With a population of 78,398, Joensuu ranks as the 12th most populous city in Finland, out of 103 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Joensuu
Joensuu Airport (JOE / EFJO) is a regional airport serving Joensuu directly.
Current local time at the airport is 21:01:20.
Daylight saving time changes in Joensuu
Joensuu uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Helsinki. The current local offset is UTC+3 / EEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+2 / EET to UTC+3 / EEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 03:00 to 04:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+3 / EEST to UTC+2 / EET.
- The clock will be moved back from 04:00 to 03:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Joensuu
Business hours in Joensuu (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 2:00 AM - 10:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 11:00 PM (previous day) - 7:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Joensuu
Compare time in Joensuu with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Joensuu in?
Joensuu follows the Europe/Helsinki time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Joensuu at UTC+3.
What time is it in Joensuu right now?
The current local time in Joensuu is 21:01:20 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Joensuu observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Joensuu is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Joensuu?
Joensuu is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Joensuu?
Joensuu Airport (JOE) is the airport serving Joensuu. The current local time at the airport is 21:01:20.
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