Current Time in Copenhagen, Denmark
Live local time in Copenhagen with its UTC offset, daylight saving status and the time difference from your location.
Copenhagen Europe/Copenhagen
About time in Copenhagen
Copenhagen uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) as its standard time. During daylight saving time it switches to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2). Daylight saving time starts on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in October.
Copenhagen uses Central European Time. The Faroe Islands and Greenland, which belong to the Danish realm, are in other time zones.
Time difference between Copenhagen and other cities
The table below is calculated live from your browser's time zone data, so it already includes today's daylight saving rules.
| City | Time there now | Compared with Copenhagen |
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Working hours in Copenhagen converted to UTC
| Local time in Copenhagen | UTC (standard time) | UTC (daylight saving) |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 08:00 | 07:00 |
| 12:00 | 11:00 | 10:00 |
| 17:00 | 16:00 | 15:00 |
Frequently asked questions about time in Copenhagen
What time zone is Copenhagen in?
Copenhagen is in the Central European Time zone (Europe/Copenhagen). Its standard UTC offset is UTC+1, and it is UTC+2 during daylight saving time (Central European Summer Time).
Does Copenhagen observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Daylight saving time starts on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in October. During that period clocks in Copenhagen are set to UTC+2.
What does a 09:00–17:00 working day in Copenhagen look like in UTC?
A 09:00–17:00 working day in Copenhagen is 08:00–16:00 UTC in standard time and 07:00–15:00 UTC during daylight saving time.