Time now in Greenland

UTC-01:00 • America/Nuuk (-01)

Your device clock is 627ms ahead of the detected local time (America/Nuuk, UTC-01:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.022 seconds.

18:59:11
Sunday, July 26, 2026, week 30

Time in Greenland now

Greenland has several official time zones. The most used is -01 (UTC-01:00). The country currently uses times ranging from UTC-4:00 to UTC+0:00, depending on the region.

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

Greenland has a territory that spans several time zones; the country therefore uses multiple time zones.

What is the time zone in Greenland?

Official time in Greenland is defined by one or more time zones (IANA zones). Below are the zones and their UTC offsets.

Main time zones in Greenland

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
America/Danmarkshavn UTC±00 Qaanaaq, Avannaata
America/Nuuk UTC-03:00 Aasiaat, Qeqertalik, Ammassalik, Sermersooq, Ilulissat, Avannaata
America/Scoresbysund UTC-01:00
America/Thule UTC-04:00

List of time zones used in Greenland (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
America/Danmarkshavn UTC±00 No
America/Nuuk UTC-03:00 No
America/Scoresbysund UTC-01:00 No
America/Thule UTC-04:00 Yes

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Greenland

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Greenland depends on the region.

  • Qaanaaq, Avannaata: 4 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States
  • Aasiaat, Qeqertalik: 1 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States
  • America/Scoresbysund: 3 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States
  • America/Thule: same time as Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Greenland use daylight saving time?

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

Recent time changes in Greenland

  • 2026-03-29 at 00:00 (local time) – return to standard time
  • 2026-10-24 at 23:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in Greenland was on 2026-03-29 at 00:00 (local time) (zone America/Scoresbysund): clocks went back (fall, back to standard) — transition from to 1.

The next change is on 2026-10-24 at 23:00 (local time) (zone America/Nuuk): 1 → , clocks go back (fall, back to standard).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Greenland?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC-4:00 and UTC+0:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Greenland have?
Greenland has 4 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Greenland use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Greenland observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert Greenland time

To convert Greenland 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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