Current Time in Copenhagen, Denmark 🇩🇰
Lat/Long:
55.68° N,
12.57° E
Population: 630,000
Country:
🇩🇰
Denmark
IANA Timezone:
Europe/Copenhagen
UTC Offset:
+01:00
Timezone:
CET
Daylight Saving Time:
Yes ✅
(Abbreviation: CEST)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Denmark:
CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Denmark:
CEST
Time in Copenhagen — FAQ
Answers refreshed each request based on Copenhagen's current local time, time zone, and DST status.
What time is it in Copenhagen right now?
The current local time in Copenhagen, Denmark is 11:49 (Sunday, June 21, 2026). Copenhagen observes the Europe/Copenhagen time zone, which is UTC+2 (currently on daylight saving time).
Which time zone does Copenhagen use?
Copenhagen uses Europe/Copenhagen, an IANA time zone identifier. Use this identifier when configuring calendar apps, servers or scheduling software to ensure the correct UTC offset and daylight-saving rules are applied for Copenhagen.
Does Copenhagen observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Copenhagen currently observes daylight saving time. DST transitions follow the rules of the IANA Europe/Copenhagen time zone; the changeover dates differ from year to year and are applied automatically by all major operating systems.
What is the UTC offset for Copenhagen?
Right now Copenhagen is at UTC+2. The offset shifts by ±1 hour at daylight-saving transitions if Copenhagen observes DST.
When does the day change in Copenhagen?
Midnight in Copenhagen occurs when the local time displayed above reads 00:00 in the Europe/Copenhagen zone. Since Copenhagen is at UTC+2, the date here is ahead of UTC by 2 hours.