Geographic position of Kouvola
Kouvola is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 60.8667° N, 26.7000° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 6,776 km (4,210 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 3,243 km (2,015 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 16,794 km (10,435 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,447 km (899 mi) east
Kouvola 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 Kouvola
With a population of 78,094, Kouvola ranks as the 13th most populous city in Finland, out of 103 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Kouvola
Lappeenranta Airport (LPP / EFLP) is a major international airport located about 81 km (50 mi) from Kouvola.
Current local time at the airport is 21:02:01.
Daylight saving time changes in Kouvola
Kouvola 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 Kouvola
Business hours in Kouvola (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 Kouvola
Compare time in Kouvola with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Kouvola in?
Kouvola 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 Kouvola at UTC+3.
What time is it in Kouvola right now?
The current local time in Kouvola is 21:02:01 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Kouvola observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Kouvola 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 Kouvola?
Kouvola is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Kouvola?
Lappeenranta Airport (LPP) is the nearest airport to Kouvola, located about 81 km away. The current local time at the airport is 21:02:01.
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