World Clock
Denmark
Copenhagen

Updated Dec 2025

Current Time in Copenhagen, Denmark

Name: Copenhagen
Address: Copenhagen, Denmark

Check the current local time in Copenhagen, Denmark. Copenhagen uses the Europe/Copenhagen time zone, with CET (UTC +1:00) during standard time and CEST (UTC +2:00) during daylight saving time.

Sunrise today

4:33 PM

Sunset today

9:44 AM

Day length

17h 10m

Population

Coordinates: 55.6761° N, 12.5683° E · Elevation: 24 m · Sun data calculated for today, June 4, 2026

Copenhagen, Denmark — Live Clock

11:46:46 PM

CEST Live timezone

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

DST ends: October 25, 2026

Copenhagen Time Zone

Time Zone

Europe/Copenhagen

Copenhagen, Denmark

Current zone: CEST

Source: IANA Time Zone Database

Standard Time

CET

UTC +1:00

Used outside daylight saving time

Daylight Time

CEST

UTC +2:00

Observed during daylight saving time

Next DST Change

DST ends

October 25, 2026

Based on Last Sunday in March / Last Sunday in October

About Copenhagen Time: CET & CEST

Copenhagen operates on Central European Time (CET) during winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST) during summer. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone, adjusting to UTC+2 during daylight saving time.

Copenhagen vs Major Cities

UTC UTC +2:00

--:-- 2 hours ahead

London UTC +1:00

--:-- 1 hour ahead

New York UTC -4:00

--:-- 6 hours ahead

Singapore UTC +8:00

--:-- 6 hours behind

Dubai UTC +4:00

--:-- 2 hours behind

Tokyo UTC +9:00

--:-- 7 hours behind

Mumbai UTC +5:30

--:-- 3 hours and 30 minutes behind

Daylight Saving Time

Clocks change in Copenhagen in 143 days

DST ends on October 25, 2026. Clocks fall back — sunrise and sunset shift one hour earlier in Copenhagen.

Need to Schedule a Call to Copenhagen?

Find the perfect overlap time between your timezone and Copenhagen. Our calculator shows when business hours align.

Calculate Best Calling Time

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Copenhagen time

What time is it in Copenhagen right now?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Copenhagen, Denmark, updated every second. Right now, Copenhagen is on CEST with a UTC offset of UTC +2:00. The time updates automatically — no need to refresh the page.

What timezone is Copenhagen in?

Copenhagen uses the Europe/Copenhagen timezone. Standard time is CET (UTC +1:00). During daylight saving time it switches to CEST (UTC +2:00). Currently Copenhagen is on CEST (UTC +2:00). The live clock above reflects whichever timezone is active right now.

How many hours ahead or behind is Copenhagen?

Copenhagen is currently UTC +2:00 from UTC. This offset can shift by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends — always check the live clock above for the current difference.

Does Copenhagen observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Copenhagen observes daylight saving time, switching between CET (UTC +1:00) and CEST (UTC +2:00) each year. Clocks advance on Last Sunday in March and fall back on Last Sunday in October. Right now Copenhagen is using CEST.

Is Copenhagen on CET or CEST right now?

Right now Copenhagen is using CEST (UTC +2:00). It switches to CEST in summer and back to CET in winter. The timezone badge in the live clock above updates automatically when clocks change — no need to check a calendar.

What is the best time to call Copenhagen from New York?

The best call window from New York to Copenhagen depends on the current offset. Copenhagen is currently UTC +2:00 from UTC. Aim for a time when both cities are comfortably within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — use the time difference table on this page to find the current gap.