Current local time in Copenhagen, Denmark
CEST · UTC+02:00 · Central European Summer Time
About Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark uses the Central European Summer Time time zone (Europe/Copenhagen), currently UTC+02:00. It is the capital of Denmark. Population: about 1,153,615.
| Country: | Denmark |
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| State / region: | Capital Region of Denmark |
| Coordinates: | 55°41′N / 12°34′E |
| Population: | 1,153,615 |
| Currency: | Danish krone (DKK) |
| Languages: | Danish |
| Country calling code: | +45 |
Time zone in Copenhagen
| IANA time zone: | Europe/Copenhagen |
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| Time zone name: | Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+02:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Copenhagen is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 03:00 to 02:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
Sunrise and sunset in Copenhagen today
| Sunrise: | 07:52 |
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| Sunset: | 17:55 |
| Solar noon: | 12:54 |
| Day length: | 10h 03m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:15 – 18:33 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Copenhagen
- London+1 hCopenhagen is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hCopenhagen is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hCopenhagen is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Copenhagen time
What time zone is Copenhagen in?
Copenhagen uses the IANA time zone Europe/Copenhagen (Central European Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Copenhagen observe daylight saving time?
Copenhagen is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
What is the time difference between Copenhagen and London?
Right now Copenhagen is 1 hour ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Copenhagen and New York?
Right now Copenhagen is 6 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.