Current time in Copenhagen
Denmark
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Time zone
Europe/Copenhagen
UTC offset
GMT+2
Abbreviation
CEST
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
55.68, 12.57
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Copenhagen
Copenhagen uses Europe/Copenhagen. The clocks change twice a year: UTC+1 (CET) in winter and UTC+2 (CEST) during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back.
Time difference from Copenhagen
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | +6h |
| London · United Kingdom | +1h |
| Los Angeles · United States | +9h |
| Paris · France | Same time |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | −2h |
| Mumbai · India | −3h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | −7h |
| Sydney · Australia | −8h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Copenhagen
The longest day brings about 17h 32m of daylight, the shortest about 7h 01m.
Cities in the same time zone
Nearby cities
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Copenhagen in?
- Copenhagen is in the Europe/Copenhagen time zone, currently UTC+2 (CEST).
- Does Copenhagen observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Copenhagen move between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST).
- What is the time difference between Copenhagen and New York?
- Copenhagen is 6h ahead of New York.