Sunrise & sunset times in Copenhagen, Denmark
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 04:25 and sets at 21:55 in Copenhagen. All times are shown in the Europe/Copenhagen timezone.
Today in Copenhagen
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Copenhagen today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Copenhagen when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Copenhagen (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Copenhagen’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:29 | 16:09 | 12:19 | 7h 40m |
| February | 07:34 | 17:14 | 12:23 | 9h 40m |
| March | 06:25 | 18:13 | 12:18 | 11h 47m |
| April | 06:05 | 20:15 | 13:09 | 14h 10m |
| May | 04:58 | 21:14 | 13:06 | 16h 15m |
| June | 04:25 | 21:55 | 13:10 | 17h 30m |
| July | 04:46 | 21:43 | 13:15 | 16h 57m |
| August | 05:41 | 20:45 | 13:14 | 15h 03m |
| September | 06:41 | 19:27 | 13:04 | 12h 45m |
| October | 07:40 | 18:09 | 12:55 | 10h 29m |
| November | 07:44 | 16:03 | 11:54 | 8h 18m |
| December | 08:32 | 15:36 | 12:04 | 7h 04m |
Solar year in Copenhagen (2026)
Day length in Copenhagen swings by 10h 31m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Copenhagen
Longest day in Copenhagen: 17h 16m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 6h 44m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 17h 13m.
Moon tonight in Copenhagen
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 14 July 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Copenhagen today?▼
The sun rises at 04:25 Europe/Copenhagen in Copenhagen, Denmark today.
What time is sunset in Copenhagen today?▼
The sun sets at 21:55 Europe/Copenhagen in Copenhagen today.
How long is the day in Copenhagen today?▼
Daylight in Copenhagen today lasts 17 hours and 30 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Copenhagen?▼
The morning golden hour in Copenhagen runs from 03:24 to 05:28, and the evening golden hour runs from 20:52 to 22:56.
What is the timezone of Copenhagen?▼
Copenhagen uses the Europe/Copenhagen timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Copenhagen?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Copenhagen is 21 June 2026, with 17h 32m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Copenhagen?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Copenhagen is 21 December 2026, with 7h 01m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Copenhagen?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Copenhagen swings by 10h 31m.