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Sunrise and sunset in Copenhagen, Denmark
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:34 AM–8:25 AM and 5:29 PM–6:20 PM
Times are local time in Copenhagen. Current time in Copenhagen →
Sunrise and sunset in Copenhagen through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 35m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:40 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 32m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7:16 AM | 4:32 PM | 9h 17m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:45 AM | 4:05 PM | 8h 21m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 8:15 AM | 3:44 PM | 7h 29m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 8:33 AM | 3:38 PM | 7h 4m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 8:40 AM | 3:48 PM | 7h 8m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 8:30 AM | 4:09 PM | 7h 38m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 8:05 AM | 4:43 PM | 8h 38m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:36 AM | 5:13 PM | 9h 37m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:03 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 40m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:27 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 45m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:43 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 3m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:07 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 7m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:29 AM | 8:46 PM | 15h 17m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:00 AM | 9:13 PM | 16h 13m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 4:35 AM | 9:41 PM | 17h 6m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 4:26 AM | 9:56 PM | 17h 29m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 4:31 AM | 9:57 PM | 17h 27m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 4:47 AM | 9:46 PM | 16h 59m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:15 AM | 9:18 PM | 16h 3m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:42 AM | 8:49 PM | 15h 7m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:15 AM | 8:07 PM | 13h 53m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:41 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 49m |
Calculated for 55.67°N, 12.58°E, including daylight saving time where Copenhagen uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Copenhagen this year
- Longest day: June 21 (17h 32m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (7h 1m)
- Earliest sunrise: 4:26 AM on June 14
- Latest sunset: 9:59 PM on June 23
Questions
What time is sunrise in Copenhagen today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:34 AM and sets at 6:20 PM in Copenhagen, giving 10 hours 45 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Copenhagen?
The longest day in Copenhagen in 2026 is June 21, with 17 hours 32 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Copenhagen?
The shortest day in Copenhagen in 2026 is December 22, with 7 hours 1 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Copenhagen?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 4:26 AM on June 14, and the latest sunset is 9:59 PM on June 23. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Copenhagen?
Today, golden hour in Copenhagen is from sunrise (7:34 AM) to 8:25 AM in the morning, and from 5:29 PM to sunset (6:20 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.