Current Time in Copenhagen, Denmark
København
Exact time synced with atomic clocks (IANA + NTP)
Country
Danmark
Dialling: +45
City Details
Copenhagen
København
Lat: 55.6761° N
Long: 12.5683° E
Population: 794,000
Time Zone
Europe/Copenhagen
GMT+2
Public Holidays
Pentecost
May 24in 4dWhit Monday
May 25in 5dConstitution Day
Jun 5in 16d
Time Difference
Business Hours
Daylight Cycle
Data via sunrisesunset.io
Current Weather
Data via Open-Meteo · Updates every 30 min
Overview
Copenhagen is the capital and largest city of Denmark, with 812,000 residents in the municipality and 1.4 million in the wider metro area as of 2025. It is Scandinavia's largest city and handles almost 30 million passengers annually at Copenhagen Airport — the busiest in the Nordic countries. The city has the world's highest cycling rate for a capital — over 62% of commuters cycle to work year-round.
Administrative Region
Capital Region of Denmark (Hovedstaden)
DK-84
Local Currency
kr
Technical Assets
- Web Domain.dk
- ISO CodeDK-84
Secure Identifier Profile
Culture & Daily Life
📜 History & Origins
Originally a fishing village called Havn (harbour), Copenhagen was first mentioned by the historian Saxo Grammaticus in the late 12th century. Bishop Absalon of Roskilde fortified the settlement in 1167, a date considered the city's founding. It became Denmark's capital in the early 15th century under King Eric of Pomerania. The city was shaped dramatically by two devastating fires in 1728 and 1795, which destroyed most of the medieval fabric and led to the grid-plan rebuilding visible today.
🗣️ Languages
👥 Demographics
✨ Leisure Highlights
- /Nyhavn canal and harbour front
- /Tivoli Gardens amusement park
- /The Little Mermaid statue (Langelinie)
- /National Museum of Denmark and the SMK (National Gallery)
- /Christiania free town — unique alternative community
🎒 Visitor Tip
The Metro runs 24/7 and is the easiest way to get around; the Rejsekort travel card works on all public transport. Noma — even if closed for service — shaped the New Nordic cuisine movement that spawned dozens of excellent affordable restaurants in Nørrebro and Vesterbro. Tivoli Gardens is touristy but genuinely charming, especially in the evening. Copenhagen is consistently one of the world's most expensive cities; eating at a smørrebrød lunch restaurant is the best-value cultural experience.
Geography & Climate
Land & Terrain
Surface area and physical characteristics
Built on the eastern coast of the island of Zealand and the northern tip of the island of Amager, facing the Øresund Strait that separates Denmark from Sweden. The terrain is entirely flat, averaging 0–10m above sea level. The coast is characterised by shallow bays and the Inner Harbour. The Øresund Bridge (2000) connects the city directly to Malmö in Sweden, forming a binational region known as Øresund or the Copenhagen-Malmö metropolitan area.
Climate Stats
Temperate oceanic (Köppen Cfb)
Avg Summer
18°C
Avg Winter
1°C
Annual Rainfall
608 mm
Best Months (Sunshine)
Travel & Connectivity
✈️ Nearby AirportsIATA / DISTANCE
🚄 Rail ConnectionsCITY / DISTANCE
Regional Satellites
Other times compared to Copenhagen
Frequently Asked Questions about time in Copenhagen
What timezone is Copenhagen in?↓
Copenhagen is in the Europe/Copenhagen time zone (Europe/Copenhagen), currently UTCGMT+2.
Does Denmark observe daylight saving time?↓
Yes. Denmark observes daylight saving time. Clocks in Copenhagen go forward in March and back in October, switching between CET/CEST and CET/CEST.
What is CET/CEST?↓
CET/CEST stands for Europe/Copenhagen. It is UTCGMT+2 and is the standard time used in Denmark.
How many hours ahead is Copenhagen compared to London?↓
Copenhagen is 2 hours ahead of London (GMT). During UK summer (BST), the difference reduces by 1 hour to 1 hour.
What is the time difference between Copenhagen and New York?↓
Copenhagen is 7 hours ahead of New York (EST). When New York switches to EDT in summer, the difference decreases by 1 hour.
How accurate is the time shown for Copenhagen?↓
The time displayed for Copenhagen is synced with atomic clock sources via NTP (Network Time Protocol) and uses IANA timezone data to ensure accuracy to the second. It automatically reflects any daylight saving time changes.
What does UTCGMT+2 mean for Copenhagen?↓
UTCGMT+2 means Copenhagen is 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the global standard for timekeeping.
What are the business hours in Copenhagen?↓
Standard business hours in Copenhagen are typically Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM CET/CEST (UTCGMT+2). Many businesses also operate Saturday mornings. Public holidays follow the Denmark national calendar.
Is there much time difference between Copenhagen and London?↓
Copenhagen is within a few hours of London, so scheduling calls is usually straightforward. Always confirm the current local time in both cities, especially around daylight saving time changes.