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About Copenhagen
Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark and the largest city in Scandinavia's southern region. It is known for design, cycling, its harbour and the Nyhavn waterfront, and it is a hub for shipping, life sciences and renewable energy. The Øresund Bridge links it directly to Malmö in Sweden.
Copenhagen keeps Central European Time (UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (UTC+2) in summer, the same as Sweden, Norway and Germany. That means there is no time difference when crossing the bridge to Malmö or travelling on to Oslo or Stockholm. Being fairly far north, the city has short winter days with sunsets well before 4pm around December, and very long summer evenings.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Copenhagen in?
Copenhagen is in the Central European Summer Time time zone (CEST), which is UTC+2.
Does Copenhagen observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Copenhagen observes daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on 25 October 2026
What is the time difference between Copenhagen and UTC?
Copenhagen is currently UTC+2.
What is the dialling code for Copenhagen?
The international dialling code for Copenhagen is +45.
When is the best time to call Copenhagen from London?
Working hours (9:00–17:00) overlap from 09:00 to 16:00 in London, which is 10:00 to 17:00 in Copenhagen.