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Satakunta, Finland

Satakunta shares Finland’s national time zone: Eastern European Time in winter and Eastern European Summer Time in summer. Pori, Rauma, and inland municipalities all display the same local hour.

Pori, Finland

Friday, 4 September 2026

UTC+3 · Europe/Helsinki

Time and sun data for Pori — the largest city of Satakunta

The sun in Pori

Sunrise 06:31 Solar noon 13:32 Sunset 20:34 Daylight 14 h 03 min Night 9 h 57 min Civil twilight 05:44 – 21:21

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Current time in Satakunta, Finland

Standard time in Satakunta is EET, corresponding to UTC+2. During daylight saving time, the region observes EEST at UTC+3. The seasonal adjustment happens under the same rules used throughout Finland.

A Helsinki time setting is valid for Satakunta, although the region lies farther west than the capital. Longitude changes the position of the Sun in the local sky, not the official clock. This distinction explains why two Finnish places can share an hour but experience sunrise at different moments.

The clocks in Pori and Rauma agree, even when their residents find more interesting things to disagree about.

Pori, Rauma, and inland Satakunta

Pori is Satakunta’s largest city and regional centre. Rauma is the other major coastal city, known for its port and historic wooden centre. Ulvila adjoins Pori, while Huittinen and Kankaanpää are important inland centres serving different parts of the region.

One time zone covers the full journey from the Bothnian Sea coast to Satakunta’s eastern and northern boundaries. Local-time references commonly relate to: Pori, the main regional hub Rauma, a southern coastal city

Ulvila, beside Pori Huittinen, in southeastern Satakunta Kankaanpää, in the northern interior Transport tickets and business hours need no time adjustment between these places. International visitors should still check the zone at their point of departure.

Sunrise on the coast and inland

Satakunta’s western location means sunrise often appears later by the clock than in eastern Finland. Coastal sunsets can likewise feel late, particularly during the long days of summer. Open views across the sea provide a different visible horizon from forests and built-up inland settings.

Winter reverses the emphasis: daylight is limited, the Sun remains low, and shadows can persist. Summer twilight is prolonged, so the sky may remain bright well after the listed sunset. Neither effect changes the official time zone.

For an exact sunrise, choose Pori, Rauma, or the relevant municipality and specify the date. Coastal islands and locations farther inland will not produce perfectly interchangeable results. Weather determines whether the Sun can be seen, while astronomical calculations establish when it rises and sets.

Questions and answers
What time zone does Pori use?
Pori follows EET during standard time and EEST during daylight saving time.
Is Rauma in a different time zone?
No. Rauma and Pori keep identical civil time.
Does the coast affect sunset time?
Its western longitude influences the clock time of sunset, and an open sea horizon can make the event easier to observe.

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