Geographic position of Vaasa
Vaasa is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 63.0960° N, 21.6158° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 7,024 km (4,365 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 2,995 km (1,861 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 17,043 km (10,590 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,089 km (677 mi) east
Vaasa 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 Vaasa
With a population of 69,819, Vaasa ranks as the 15th most populous city in Finland, out of 103 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Vaasa
Vaasa Airport (VAA / EFVA) is a major international airport serving Vaasa directly.
Current local time at the airport is 21:00:39.
Daylight saving time changes in Vaasa
Vaasa 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 Vaasa
Business hours in Vaasa (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 Vaasa
Compare time in Vaasa with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Vaasa in?
Vaasa 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 Vaasa at UTC+3.
What time is it in Vaasa right now?
The current local time in Vaasa is 21:00:39 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Vaasa observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Vaasa 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 Vaasa?
Vaasa is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Vaasa?
Vaasa Airport (VAA) is the airport serving Vaasa. The current local time at the airport is 21:00:39.
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