Current Time in Copenhagen
The current local time in Copenhagen, Denmark, updated live every second.
Note The time is computed in your browser from Copenhagen’s official time zone (Europe/Copenhagen) — never hardcoded. It follows daylight-saving changes automatically.
Copenhagen vs other Europe cities, right now
Live current time in nearby major cities, and how far each is ahead of or behind Copenhagen.
How to read the time in Copenhagen
- 01 The large clock shows Copenhagen’s current local time, ticking every second in 24-hour format, with the 12-hour (AM/PM) time beside it.
- 02 Read the zone label and UTC offset to see how Copenhagen relates to Coordinated Universal Time — it updates itself when daylight saving changes.
- 03Use the “ahead of / behind your local time” line to convert Copenhagen time to your own instantly.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Copenhagen in?
Copenhagen, Denmark uses the Europe/Copenhagen time zone (IANA identifier). Copenhagen observes daylight saving time. Its clocks run at UTC+1 in standard time and UTC+2 during daylight saving, so its offset from UTC changes twice a year. The clock above always shows the correct current time.
Does Copenhagen observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Copenhagen shifts its clocks by one hour twice a year, moving between UTC+1 (standard time) and UTC+2 (daylight saving time). Because the clock on this page is computed live from Copenhagen's time zone, you never have to track those changes yourself — the displayed time and UTC offset update automatically.
What is the time difference between Copenhagen and London?
The gap between Copenhagen and London depends on the current daylight-saving state of each city, so it can shift during the year. The live reference table above shows exactly how many hours London and other cities are ahead of or behind Copenhagen right now.
Is this Copenhagen clock accurate and free?
Yes. The time is calculated live in your browser from Copenhagen's official IANA time zone (Europe/Copenhagen) and your device clock — nothing is hardcoded and nothing is uploaded. It is completely free and needs no sign-up.