Time now in Denmark

UTC+02:00 • Europe/Copenhagen (CEST)

Your device clock is 121ms ahead of the detected local time (Europe/Copenhagen, UTC+02:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.007 seconds.

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026, week 38

Time in Denmark now

Denmark has one official time zone: CEST (UTC+02:00).

Part of the territory observes daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock forward one hour during part of the year.

Official time in Denmark is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Denmark?

Official time in Denmark is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Denmark

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Europe/Copenhagen UTC+01:00 København, Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark, Aarhus, Central Denmark

List of time zones used in Denmark (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Europe/Copenhagen UTC+01:00 No

Time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Denmark

The time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Denmark depends on the region.

  • København, Denmark: 5 hour(s) behind the time in Ashburn, Virginia, United States

Does Denmark use daylight saving time?

Yes. Part of Denmark observes daylight saving time (DST). Start and end dates vary by zone.

Recent time changes in Denmark

  • 2026-03-29 at 03:00 (local time) – start of daylight saving time
  • 2026-10-25 at 02:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in Denmark was on 2026-03-29 at 03:00 (local time) (zone Europe/Berlin): clocks went forward (spring, into DST) — transition from CET to CEST.

The next change is on 2026-10-25 at 02:00 (local time) (zone Europe/Berlin): CEST → CET, clocks go back (fall, back to standard).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Denmark?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+1:00 and UTC+1:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Denmark have?
Denmark has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Denmark use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Denmark observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert Denmark time

To convert Denmark time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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