Time in Denmark right now
Denmark uses Europe/Copenhagen, with live UTC offset handling on this page. The clock follows the same time zone database used by phones and computers. Daylight saving time: Yes, 29 Mar to 25 Oct.
- Time zone
- Europe/Copenhagen
- Offset from UTC now
- Daylight saving time
- Yes, 29 Mar to 25 Oct
- Main city
- Copenhagen
- Public holidays 2026
- 10 dates
- Continent
- Europe
Sunrise and sunset in Copenhagen
Worked out for the coordinates of Copenhagen from the position of the sun, and updated every minute. On the longest day of 2026 the sun is up there for 17h 32m, and on the shortest day for 7h 1m.
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Day length
- Solar noon
- Moon phase
- Moon lit
Denmark public holidays in 2026
The 10 public holiday dates for 2026, with the days left to each one counted from today. Dates come from the open source holidays library.
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1JanNew Year's DayThursday · Passed
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2AprMaundy ThursdayThursday · Passed
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3AprGood FridayFriday · Passed
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5AprEaster SundaySunday · Passed
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6AprEaster MondayMonday · Passed
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14MayAscension DayThursday · Passed
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24MayPentecostSunday · Passed
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25MayPentecost MondayMonday · Passed
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25DecChristmas DayFriday · In 100 days
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26DecSecond Day of ChristmasSaturday · In 101 days
Copenhagen time compared with other cities
Compare Copenhagen time with major cities around the world. The difference column is counted from Copenhagen, so meeting times stay clear.
| City | Country | Local time | From Copenhagen |
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| New York | Eastern Time | --:-- | |
| Chicago | Central Time | --:-- | |
| Denver | Mountain Time | --:-- | |
| Phoenix | Mountain Time without daylight saving | --:-- | |
| Los Angeles | Pacific Time | --:-- | |
| Honolulu | Hawaii-Aleutian Time | --:-- | |
| London | United Kingdom | --:-- | |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | --:-- | |
| Tokyo | Japan | --:-- | |
| Sydney | Australia | --:-- |
Denmark clock changes
Denmark changes its clocks for daylight saving time when the local rule requires it. The next change and the dates around it are listed below. Clock change dates come from the IANA time zone database.
- 29 March 2026 Clocks go forward 1 hour UTC+1 to UTC+2 at 03:00 local time
- 25 October 2026 Clocks go back 1 hour UTC+2 to UTC+1 at 02:00 local time
- 28 March 2027 Clocks go forward 1 hour UTC+1 to UTC+2 at 03:00 local time
- 31 October 2027 Clocks go back 1 hour UTC+2 to UTC+1 at 02:00 local time
Each row shows when the clock rule changes and the UTC offset before and after that moment.
Countries with the same time as Copenhagen
These countries keep the same standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time, UTC+1, so their clocks read the same for most of the year. See every country on the countries page.
Quick answers about Denmark time
Short answers about Denmark time, UTC offset, daylight saving time, holidays and sunrise in Copenhagen.
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What time is it in Denmark now?
The clock at the top of this page shows the current time in Copenhagen and it updates every second. Denmark keeps UTC+1, and UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
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What time zone is Denmark in?
Denmark uses one time zone, Europe/Copenhagen, which is UTC+1, and UTC+2 during daylight saving time. Phones and computers list it under that name, and the clock at the top of this page follows it.
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Does Denmark use daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026 the clocks change on Sunday, 29 March 2026 and Sunday, 25 October 2026, always at 03:00 local time, and the offset moves between UTC+1 and UTC+2.
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What is the UTC offset in Denmark?
Copenhagen is UTC+1, and UTC+2 during daylight saving time. The offset next to the clock above is worked out live, so it already includes any daylight saving time in force today.
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What is the time difference between Denmark and New York?
Copenhagen is 6 hours ahead of New York all year. The table above updates as the clocks move.
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What is the time difference between Denmark and London?
Copenhagen is 1 hour ahead of London all year. The table above updates as the clocks move.
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What is the time difference between Denmark and New Delhi?
Copenhagen is 4.5 hours behind New Delhi in winter and 3.5 hours behind New Delhi in summer. The table above updates as the clocks move.
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When is the next public holiday in Denmark?
The holiday list on this page counts the days to the next date from today. In 2026 the first public holiday is New Year's Day on Thursday, 1 January 2026 and the last is Second Day of Christmas on Saturday, 26 December 2026.
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How many public holidays does Denmark have in 2026?
10 public holiday dates are listed for 2026, and 4 of them fall on a Monday or a Friday, which makes a long weekend.
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What time does the sun rise and set in Copenhagen?
Today's sunrise, sunset, day length and solar noon for Copenhagen are in the sun and moon section above, worked out from the position of the sun. On the longest day of 2026 the sun is up for 17h 32m, and on the shortest day for 7h 1m.