What timezone does Copenhagen use?

Copenhagen uses the Europe/Copenhagen timezone, which is Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) during daylight saving time (last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October).

Does Denmark observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Denmark advances clocks one hour forward on the last Sunday of March (switching to CEST, UTC+2) and sets them back on the last Sunday of October (reverting to CET, UTC+1).

How far ahead of UTC is Copenhagen right now?

Copenhagen is UTC+1 in winter (CET) and UTC+2 in summer (CEST). The tool shows the exact current offset below the clock.

Is Copenhagen time the same as Berlin or Paris?

Yes. Copenhagen, Berlin, Paris, Rome, and most of Central Europe share the same timezone (CET/CEST) and observe DST on the same schedule.

What are typical business hours in Copenhagen?

Danish businesses generally operate Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00 local Copenhagen time. Government offices may close slightly earlier, around 15:00–16:00.

Current Time in Copenhagen

Name: Current Time in Copenhagen
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Author: Nham Vu

See the exact current time, date, and timezone offset in Copenhagen, Denmark — live and updated every second.

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Timezone Details

IANA timezone: Europe/Copenhagen
Country: Denmark (DK)
Standard time: CET (UTC+1)
Summer time: CEST (UTC+2)
DST starts: Last Sunday in March
DST ends: Last Sunday in October

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Summary

See the exact current time, date, and timezone offset in Copenhagen, Denmark — live and updated every second.

How it works

The tool reads your browser's system clock and converts it to the Europe/Copenhagen timezone.
It applies the correct UTC offset — UTC+1 (CET) in winter or UTC+2 (CEST) during daylight saving time.
The clock updates every second so the displayed time is always accurate.
DST status and the active timezone abbreviation are shown below the clock.
Sunrise and sunset times are calculated from Copenhagen's coordinates for the current date.

Use cases

Check Copenhagen's local time before scheduling an international call.
Confirm whether Denmark is currently on CET or CEST (summer time).
Calculate the time difference between your location and Copenhagen.
Verify business hours for Danish companies or government offices.
Plan meetings with colleagues or partners based in Denmark.
Track Copenhagen market hours for Danish equities (Nasdaq Copenhagen).

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Last updated: 2026-06-09 · Reviewed by Nham Vu