Solstices & Equinoxes for Helsinki (Surrounding 10 Years)

• Current Season

  

  Autumn 2021

  Start (September Equinox)

  22. syy22.21

  Duration 89 days, 20 hrs, 38 mins

• Next Season

  

  Winter 2021-2022

  Start (December Solstice)

  21. jou17.59

  Duration88 days, 23 hrs, 34 mins
• 

  Spring 2022

  Start (March Equinox)

  20. maa17.33

  Duration 92 days, 17 hrs, 40 mins
• 

  Summer 2022

  Start (June Solstice)

  21. kes12.13

  Duration 93 days, 15 hrs, 49 mins

Countries define seasons differently. This calculator refers to astronomical seasons, not meteorological seasons. All times are local time for Helsinki.

Learn more about equinoxes and solstices

When Is Spring Equinox?

The Vernal (Spring) Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere is in March. In the Southern Hemisphere, it's in September.

When Is Summer Solstice?

The summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere is in June, while in the Southern Hemisphere, it's in December.

When Does Fall Start?

North of the equator, fall begins in September; in the Southern Hemisphere, it starts in March. Find out exact dates and how the fall season is defined.

When Is Winter 2021?

Winter starts at the winter solstice. When is the winter solstice this year?

March Equinox

March equinox marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. It is the Southern Hemisphere's autumnal/fall equinox.

June Solstice

The June solstice is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere & the shortest day in the Southern Hemisphere.

September Equinox

The Sun shines directly on the Equator on the September equinox and the length of day and night is nearly equal, but not quite.

December Solstice

The December solstice is the shortest day the Northern Hemisphere. South of the equator, it's the longest day.