Solstices & Equinoxes for Helsinki (Surrounding 10 Years)

• Current Season

  

  Winter 2022-2023

  Start (December solstice)

  21. jou23.48

  Duration 88 days, 23 hrs, 36 mins

• Next Season

  

  Spring 2023

  Start (March equinox)

  20. maa23.24

  Duration92 days, 17 hrs, 33 mins
• 

  Summer 2023

  Start (June solstice)

  21. kes17.57

  Duration 93 days, 15 hrs, 52 mins
• 

  Autumn 2023

  Start (September equinox)

  23. syy09.50

  Duration 89 days, 20 hrs, 37 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 Does Spring Start?

The first day of spring is at the vernal equinox, when day and night are equal. Find out the exact time and date.

When Does Summer Start?

When is the summer solstice 2022 in the southern and northern hemispheres?

When Does Fall Start?

North of the equator, fall begins in September. Find out the exact dates for both hemispheres.

When Does Winter Start?

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

March Equinox

At the March equinox, the Sun crosses the equator from south to north. Explanation and 2023 equinox date.

June Solstice

The June solstice is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and 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.