Current Time in Copenhagen
The live local time in Copenhagen, Denmark — Copenhagen (Europe/Copenhagen). Compare it with major cities below, or open the full world clock map.
Time in Copenhagen
Copenhagen follows the Europe/Copenhagen time zone. Its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) changes when daylight saving time is in effect, so the live clock above always shows the real local time right now.
Daylight saving: Copenhagen observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go back one hour (DST ends) on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
To plan a call or event across zones, compare Copenhagen with other cities in the list above, browse every offset on the interactive time zone map, or turn any moment into a shareable code with the Discord timestamp generator.
Copenhagen quick facts
- Country
- Denmark
- Time zone
- Europe/Copenhagen
- UTC offset
- UTC+1 (January) / UTC+2 (July)
- Calling code
- +45
- Population (metro area, approx.)
- ≈ 2.1 million
- Coordinates
- 55.68°N, 12.57°E
Best time to call Copenhagen
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 3:00 PM–11:00 PM in Copenhagen. The best window for business calls is roughly 3:00 PM–5:00 PM Copenhagen time.
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in London, it's 10:00 AM–6:00 PM in Copenhagen. The best window for business calls is roughly 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Copenhagen time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Copenhagen in?+
Copenhagen is in the Europe/Copenhagen time zone. The live clock shows its current UTC offset, which already accounts for daylight saving where it applies.
Does Copenhagen observe daylight saving time?+
The times shown use the current IANA time zone (Europe/Copenhagen), so daylight saving is reflected automatically whenever Denmark observes it.
When do the clocks change in Copenhagen?+
Copenhagen observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go back one hour (DST ends) on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
What is the best time to call Copenhagen from New York?+
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 3:00 PM–11:00 PM in Copenhagen. The best window for business calls is roughly 3:00 PM–5:00 PM Copenhagen time.