Current time in
Copenhagen, Denmark
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Europe/Copenhagen · UTC+02:00 · DST in effect
About Copenhagen, Denmark
The local time in Copenhagen, Denmark follows the Europe/Copenhagen identifier, at present UTC+02:00 (CEST). Whether you are lining up a meeting or catching a flight, the second-by-second clock above and the conversion table below keep Copenhagen, Denmark time clear at a glance.
Time zone details
- IANA identifier
- Europe/Copenhagen
- Abbreviation
- CEST
- UTC offset
- UTC+02:00
- Daylight saving
- In effect
Daylight saving time ends in Copenhagen, Denmark on 25 October 2026, when the clock moves back to UTC+01:00 (CET).
Copenhagen, Denmark vs. major cities
| City | Current time | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen (this zone) | UTC+02:00 | |
| UTC | UTC+00:00 | |
| New York | UTC-04:00 | |
| London | UTC+01:00 | |
| Dubai | UTC+04:00 | |
| Singapore | UTC+08:00 | |
| Sydney | UTC+10:00 |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Copenhagen, Denmark right now? ▾
The current time in Copenhagen, Denmark is shown live at the top of this page, based on the Europe/Copenhagen time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the UTC offset for Copenhagen, Denmark? ▾
Copenhagen, Denmark is currently at UTC+02:00, meaning local time is offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by that amount.
Does Copenhagen, Denmark observe Daylight Saving Time? ▾
Yes, Copenhagen, Denmark is currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
What time zone identifier does Copenhagen, Denmark use? ▾
Copenhagen, Denmark uses the Europe/Copenhagen IANA time zone identifier, the standard reference used by computers and apps worldwide to calculate accurate local time.