Geographic position of Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 66.4990° N, 25.6887° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 7,403 km (4,600 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 2,616 km (1,626 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 17,421 km (10,825 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,140 km (708 mi) east
Rovaniemi 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 Rovaniemi
With a population of 65,670, Rovaniemi ranks as the 18th most populous city in Finland, out of 103 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi Airport (RVN / EFRO) is a major international airport serving Rovaniemi directly.
Current local time at the airport is 21:01:29.
Daylight saving time changes in Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi 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 Rovaniemi
Business hours in Rovaniemi (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 Rovaniemi
Compare time in Rovaniemi with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Rovaniemi in?
Rovaniemi 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 Rovaniemi at UTC+3.
What time is it in Rovaniemi right now?
The current local time in Rovaniemi is 21:01:29 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Rovaniemi observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Rovaniemi 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 Rovaniemi?
Rovaniemi is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Rovaniemi?
Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) is the airport serving Rovaniemi. The current local time at the airport is 21:01:29.
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