What is the time difference between Copenhagen and London?

London is 1 hour behind Copenhagen right now.

When is the next public holiday in Copenhagen?

Christmas Eve, on Thursday 24 December 2026.

When do working hours in Copenhagen overlap with New York and London?

New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Copenhagen's for 2 hours today (15:00–17:00 Copenhagen time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Copenhagen's for 7 hours today (10:00–17:00 Copenhagen time).

Current Time in Copenhagen, Denmark — CET

UTC+01:00Standard timeEurope/Copenhagen

Copenhagen, Denmark

06:48:41 PM

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Copenhagen, Denmark is 6:48 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Copenhagen is on standard time, CET (UTC+01:00); clocks go forward on 28 March 2027.

Pronunciation

Copenhagen

Time zone and daylight saving time in Copenhagen

Time zone (IANA): Europe/Copenhagen
Current offset: CET (UTC+01:00)
Daylight saving: Standard time
Offsets in the next 12 months: UTC+01:00 and UTC+02:00

Next clock change: On Sunday 28 March 2027 at 02:00 local time, clocks go forward 1 hour to 03:00, from CET (UTC+01:00) to CEST (UTC+02:00).

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

07:24 AM

Sunset

04:22 PM

Day length

8h 58m

Solar noon (sun highest): 11:53 AM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 7h 1m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 17h 32m

Time difference and working-hours overlap

Today's values; working day 09:00–17:00 in both places.

City	Local time	Difference	Their 09:00–17:00 in Copenhagen	Overlap with Copenhagen
New York	12:48	−6 h	15:00–23:00	2 h (15:00–17:00)
London	17:48	−1 h	10:00–18:00	7 h (10:00–17:00)
Berlin	18:48	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
Paris	18:48	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
Lagos	18:48	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
Dubai	21:48	+3 h	06:00–14:00	5 h (09:00–14:00)

Upcoming public holidays in Copenhagen

In 49 days
Juleaftensdag (Christmas Eve)
Thu, Dec 24, 2026
Bank
In 50 days
Juledag / 1. juledag (Christmas Day)
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Public
In 51 days
2. juledag (St. Stephen's Day)
Sat, Dec 26, 2026
Public

Airports near Copenhagen

Copenhagen Kastrup Airport CPH9 km straight-line

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Copenhagen observe daylight saving time?: Yes. On Sunday 28 March 2027 at 02:00 local time, clocks go forward 1 hour to 03:00, from CET (UTC+01:00) to CEST (UTC+02:00).
What is the time difference between Copenhagen and London?: London is 1 hour behind Copenhagen right now.
When is the next public holiday in Copenhagen?: Christmas Eve, on Thursday 24 December 2026.
When do working hours in Copenhagen overlap with New York and London?: New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Copenhagen's for 2 hours today (15:00–17:00 Copenhagen time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Copenhagen's for 7 hours today (10:00–17:00 Copenhagen time).

Time in other cities, compared with Copenhagen

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