Time in Greenland
Capital · Nuuk
4 time zones in Greenland
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| America/Thule Atlantic Daylight Time |
UTC-03:00 | In effect | — | |
| America/Nuuk West Greenland Summer Time |
UTC-01:00 | In effect | Nuuk | |
| America/Scoresbysund East Greenland Summer Time |
UTC-01:00 | In effect | — | |
| America/Danmarkshavn Greenwich Mean Time |
UTC+00:00 | No | — |
About Greenland
| Capital: | Nuuk |
|---|---|
| Region: | Americas · Northern America |
| Population: | 56,542 |
| Currency: | Danish krone (DKK, Kr.) |
| Calling code: | +299 |
| Languages: | Greenlandic |
| ISO codes: | GL / GRL |
| Internet domain: | .gl |
Cities in Greenland
Public holidays in Greenland 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — ukiortaaq
- 6 Jan — Åbenbaring
- 2 Apr — sisamanngortoq illernartoq
- 3 Apr — tallimanngornersuaq
- 5 Apr — poorskip-ullua
- 6 Apr — poorskip-aappaa
- 1 May — tussiarfissuaq
- 14 May — qilaliarfik
Frequently asked questions about time in Greenland
How many time zones does Greenland have?
Greenland has 4 IANA time zones in use, currently covering 3 different UTC offsets (UTC-03:00, UTC-01:00, UTC+00:00). Check the list above to see which region uses which zone.
Does Greenland use daylight saving time?
Yes — 3 of Greenland’s 4 time zones change their clocks in the next 12 months. Each city page shows its next clock change.
What time is it in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland?
See the live clock on the Nuuk time page. Nuuk uses America/Nuuk.