Current time in Denmark
Central European Summer Time (CEST) · UTC+2 · Capital: Copenhagen
- Official name
- Kongeriget Danmark
- Capital
- Copenhagen
- Population
- 5,678,348
- Currency
- DKK
- Language
- Danish
- Dialling code
- +45
- Internet domain
- .dk
- ISO codes
- DK, DNK
- Continent
- Europe
- Largest city
- Copenhagen
- Cities on WorldClock
- 1
- Number of time zones
- 1
About Denmark
Denmark, also known as the Kingdom of Denmark, is located in Northern Europe. Of all the Scandinavian countries, Denmark is the furthest North. The country’s capital city is Copenhagen, on the island of Sealand, its official language is Danish although others are recognised and approximately 5.6 million people live in Denmark. The currency used in Denmark is the Danish krone (DKK). Denmark is a very wet and windy country but it doesn’t get terrible cold. Even in the winter there is very little snow fall. Denmark’s people have always been dependant on the sea and many Danes were fishermen and merchants in centuries past. Probably the most well-known Dane is Hamlet – the lead of William Shakespeare’s famous play. Another prominent name in the history of Danish culture is Hans Christian Andersen who wrote prominent children’s stories such as “The Little Mermaid” and “The Ugly Duckling”. A statue of The Little Mermaid can be found on a rock in Copenhagen and is a very popular tourist attraction.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Denmark in?
Denmark uses Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+2 at the moment.
How many time zones does Denmark have?
Denmark has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC+2 right now.
Does Denmark observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Denmark changes its clocks for daylight saving time and is currently on Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2. Clocks go back 1 hour on 25 October 2026, to UTC+1.
What time is it in Copenhagen right now?
Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is on Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between Denmark and London?
Denmark is currently 1 hour ahead of London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Denmark and New York?
Denmark is currently 6 hours ahead of New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call Denmark?
Office hours in Denmark (9:00–17:00 local time) are 08:00–16:00 in London and 03:00–11:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in Europe are on the same time as Denmark?
Right now these countries in Europe share UTC+2: Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, France….
What is the dialling code for Denmark?
The international dialling code for Denmark is +45.