Geographic position of Tampere
Tampere is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 61.4991° N, 23.7871° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 6,846 km (4,254 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 3,173 km (1,972 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 16,865 km (10,479 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,264 km (785 mi) east
Tampere 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 Tampere
With a population of 260,646, Tampere ranks as the 3rd most populous city in Finland, out of 103 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Tampere
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP / EFTP) is a major international airport serving Tampere directly.
Current local time at the airport is 21:02:12.
Daylight saving time changes in Tampere
Tampere 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 Tampere
Business hours in Tampere (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 Tampere
Compare time in Tampere with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in Finland
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Tampere in?
Tampere 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 Tampere at UTC+3.
What time is it in Tampere right now?
The current local time in Tampere is 21:02:12 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Tampere observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Tampere 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 Tampere?
Tampere is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Tampere?
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) is the airport serving Tampere. The current local time at the airport is 21:02:12.
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