What is .helsinki?
.helsinki entered the DNS root zone on January 26, 2016, 10 years ago. It came out of ICANN's New gTLD Program, the 2012 application round that grew the root from 22 generic TLDs to well over a thousand.
On the technical side, .helsinki is served by 4 authoritative name servers, every one of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .helsinki, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.helsinki).
.helsinki FAQ
What does .helsinki mean?
.helsinki is a generic top-level domain named for the word "helsinki", and it's aimed at cities & regions. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .helsinki used for?
.helsinki is mostly used for cities & regions. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .helsinki?
None. .helsinki is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .helsinki domain extension?
City of Helsinki operates .helsinki as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .helsinki created?
.helsinki was delegated to the DNS root zone on January 26, 2016.
Is .helsinki a valid domain?
Yes. .helsinki is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2016, so .helsinki addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .helsinki domain?
.helsinki names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read City of Helsinki's policy if you're unsure.
Is .helsinki DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .helsinki.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed August 27, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
