Denmark facts
| Capital | Copenhagen |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Europe, Northern Europe |
| Area | 43,094 km² · 16,639 sq mi · 10,648,743 acres |
| Language | Danish |
| Demonym | Danish |
| Currency | Danish Krone (DKK) |
| Time zone | Europe/Copenhagen · UTC+2 · 9:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +45 |
| Internet domain | .dk |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, F, K |
| Capital coordinates | 55.6759, 12.5655 |
Time difference
Copenhagen is on UTC+2 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 6:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 3:00 a.m. |
| London | 11:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 10:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Denmark is about 0.46% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Denmark is about 17.7% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Copenhagen to Washington, D.C.: about 6,512 km (4,046 mi) as the crow flies.
- Copenhagen to London: about 955 km (594 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Denmark shares land borders with 1 country: Germany.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Denmark?
The capital of Denmark is Copenhagen.
How big is Denmark?
Denmark covers about 43,094 km² (16,639 sq mi), ranking 130 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.46% of the size of the United States. It is about 17.7% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Denmark in?
Copenhagen uses UTC+2 (Europe/Copenhagen) today. When it is noon in Copenhagen, it is 6:00 a.m. in New York and 11:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Denmark use?
Denmark uses the Danish Krone (DKK).
What is the country code for Denmark?
The international calling code is +45. From the United States dial 011 45 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 45.
What language is spoken in Denmark?
Official or national language: Danish.