Geographic position of Oulu
Oulu is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 65.0124° N, 25.4682° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 7,237 km (4,497 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 2,782 km (1,729 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 17,256 km (10,722 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,198 km (744 mi) east
Oulu 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 Oulu
With a population of 216,066, Oulu ranks as the 5th most populous city in Finland, out of 103 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Oulu
Oulu Airport (OUL / EFOU) is a major international airport serving Oulu directly.
Current local time at the airport is 21:00:26.
Daylight saving time changes in Oulu
Oulu 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 Oulu
Business hours in Oulu (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 Oulu
Compare time in Oulu with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in Finland
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Oulu in?
Oulu 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 Oulu at UTC+3.
What time is it in Oulu right now?
The current local time in Oulu is 21:00:26 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Oulu observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Oulu 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 Oulu?
Oulu is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Oulu?
Oulu Airport (OUL) is the airport serving Oulu. The current local time at the airport is 21:00:26.
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