Current Time in Copenhagen, Denmark
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
CESTUTC+2
Copenhagen time zone
Time Zone
Central European Summer Time (CEST)
IANA: Europe/Copenhagen
UTC Offset
UTC+2
Daylight Saving Time
In effect (CEST)
Ends Oct 25, 2026
Coordinates
55.68° N, 12.57° E
Sunrise
6:49 AM
Sunset
7:16 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 28 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen to New York | -6 hours | |
| Copenhagen to London | -1 hour | |
| Copenhagen to Dubai | +2 hours | |
| Copenhagen to New Delhi | +3 hours 30 minutes | |
| Copenhagen to Tokyo | +7 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Copenhagen. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Copenhagen
What time zone is Copenhagen in?
Copenhagen is on Central European Time (IANA time zone Europe/Copenhagen). It uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) as standard time and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) during daylight saving time.
Does Copenhagen observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 29, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 3:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Copenhagen and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 6 hours behind Copenhagen. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Copenhagen?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:49 AM and sets at 7:16 PM local time, giving 12 hours 28 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Denmark on the same time as Copenhagen?
Yes. Denmark uses a single time zone, so Copenhagen has the same local time as the rest of the country.