Geographic position of Kokkola
Kokkola is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 63.8385° N, 23.1307° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 7,106 km (4,415 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 2,912 km (1,809 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 17,125 km (10,641 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,135 km (705 mi) east
Kokkola 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 Kokkola
With a population of 48,361, Kokkola ranks as the 23rd most populous city in Finland, out of 103 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Kokkola
Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK / EFKK) is a regional airport serving Kokkola directly.
Current local time at the airport is 21:02:01.
Daylight saving time changes in Kokkola
Kokkola 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 Kokkola
Business hours in Kokkola (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 Kokkola
Compare time in Kokkola with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Kokkola in?
Kokkola 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 Kokkola at UTC+3.
What time is it in Kokkola right now?
The current local time in Kokkola is 21:02:01 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Kokkola observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Kokkola 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 Kokkola?
Kokkola is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Kokkola?
Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK) is the airport serving Kokkola. The current local time at the airport is 21:02:01.
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