Sunrise
07:40
LOCAL TIME IN COPENHAGEN
Current time in Copenhagen, Denmark
It is 1:16 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026 in Copenhagen. Copenhagen is in the Europe/Copenhagen time zone, UTC+02:00, and is 1 hour ahead of London.
CEST · UTC+02:00Summer time nowCalling code +45
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Copenhagen
13:16:42
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Working hoursUTC+02:00
55% of the day in Copenhagen has passed
A little moment in CopenhagenSunrise and sunset in Copenhagen today
Local times for 15 October 2026. Calculated from the city’s coordinates.
☀ The sun is up. 4h 53m of daylight left.
Solar noon
12:55
Sunset
18:10
Day length
10h 29m
Copenhagen time zone facts
Everything you need before you call, travel or plan a meeting.
Time zone
Europe/Copenhagen
Abbreviation: CESTUTC offset now
UTC+02:00
UTC is the shared world time reference.Daylight saving
Active now
Next change: 25 Oct 2026, 02:00 → UTC+01:00Calling code
+45
International dialling code for Denmark.Coordinates
55.68°N, 12.57°E
Used for sunrise and sunset times.Country
EuropeTime in other cities in Denmark
All of these cities share the same local time.
Copenhagen time difference with world cities
How far ahead or behind Copenhagen is right now.
| City | Time now | Difference from Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Time in London | 12:16:42 | Copenhagen is 1 hour ahead |
| Time in New York | 07:16:42 | Copenhagen is 6 hours ahead |
| Time in Los Angeles | 04:16:42 | Copenhagen is 9 hours ahead |
| Time in Dubai | 15:16:42 | Copenhagen is 2 hours behind |
| Time in New Delhi | 16:46:42 | Copenhagen is 3 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Time in Singapore | 19:16:42 | Copenhagen is 6 hours behind |
| Time in Tokyo | 20:16:42 | Copenhagen is 7 hours behind |
| Time in Sydney | 22:16:42 | Copenhagen is 9 hours behind |
| UTC | 11:16:42 | Copenhagen is 2 hours ahead |
Best time to call Copenhagen
Office hours of 9 am to 5 pm in Copenhagen today look like this elsewhere.
London08:00 – 16:00Thu 15 Oct
New York03:00 – 11:00Thu 15 Oct
Dubai11:00 – 19:00Thu 15 Oct
Sydney18:00 – 02:00Thu 15 Oct
Questions about time in Copenhagen
What time is it in Copenhagen now?
The current time in Copenhagen is 1:16 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026 (UTC+02:00). The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
What time zone is Copenhagen in?
Copenhagen uses the Europe/Copenhagen time zone (CEST). The current UTC offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Copenhagen observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Copenhagen uses daylight saving time. It is on summer time now, and the next clock change is on 25 October 2026 when the offset becomes UTC+01:00.
What is the time difference between Copenhagen and London?
Copenhagen is 1 hour ahead of London right now. Differences can change when either place changes its clocks.
What is the time difference between Copenhagen and New York?
Copenhagen is 6 hours ahead of New York right now.
What is the country calling code for Denmark?
The international calling code for Denmark is +45. Before calling, check that it is a good local time: weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm are a helpful starting point.
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