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Time difference

Copenhagen to London Time Difference

London is 1 hour behind Copenhagen — when it's 12:00 PM in Copenhagen, it's 11:00 AM in London. (Copenhagen (Europe/Copenhagen, CEST); London (Europe/London, BST).) Below: live local times, the best hours for a call, a full conversion table, and exact daylight-saving dates.

Quick answer

London is 1 hour behind Copenhagen. The best window for a call is 10 AM–5 PM in Copenhagen, which is 9 AM–4 PM in London — a 7-hour overlap inside 9 AM–5 PM on both sides. Copenhagen and London change their clocks together (or don't change at all), so the time difference between them stays the same all year.

  • When it's 9:00 AM in Copenhagen, it's 8:00 AM in London.
  • When it's 9:00 AM in London, it's 10:00 AM in Copenhagen.

London is currently 1 hour behind Copenhagen.

CopenhagenCEST
10:42 PM
Sunday, Aug 23
LondonBST
9:42 PM
Sunday, Aug 23

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Best times to meet

The 9 AM – 5 PM business windows in Copenhagen and London overlap for 7 hours. 10 AM5 PM in Copenhagen is 9 AM4 PM in London. Aim somewhere in the middle of that window so neither side starts cold or finishes drained.

Quick conversion table

CopenhagenLondon
12 AM11:00 PM (prev day)
1 AM12:00 AM
2 AM1:00 AM
3 AM2:00 AM
4 AM3:00 AM
5 AM4:00 AM
6 AM5:00 AM
7 AM6:00 AM
8 AM7:00 AM
9 AM8:00 AM
10 AM9:00 AM
11 AM10:00 AM
12 PM11:00 AM
1 PM12:00 PM
2 PM1:00 PM
3 PM2:00 PM
4 PM3:00 PM
5 PM4:00 PM
6 PM5:00 PM
7 PM6:00 PM
8 PM7:00 PM
9 PM8:00 PM
10 PM9:00 PM
11 PM10:00 PM

Daylight saving

On October 25, 2026, both Copenhagen and London shift for daylight saving. After that, London will be 1 hour behind Copenhagen (currently 1 hour behind Copenhagen). The converter and the tables above always reflect the correct offset for the date you pick.

  • Copenhagen is currently observing daylight saving time.
  • London is currently observing daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

Is London ahead of or behind Copenhagen?
London is 1 hour behind Copenhagen.
How many hours behind Copenhagen is London?
London is 1 hour behind Copenhagen.
What time is 9 AM in Copenhagen in London?
9:00 AM in Copenhagen is 8:00 AM in London.
What time is noon in Copenhagen in London?
12:00 PM in Copenhagen is 11:00 AM in London.
What time is 5 PM in Copenhagen in London?
5:00 PM in Copenhagen is 4:00 PM in London. Useful for end-of-day handoffs between the two offices.
What time is 3 PM in Copenhagen in London?
3:00 PM in Copenhagen is 2:00 PM in London.
Is Copenhagen currently observing daylight saving time?
Copenhagen is currently observing daylight saving time (summer time).
Is London currently observing daylight saving time?
London is currently observing daylight saving time (summer time).
Do Copenhagen and London observe daylight saving?
On October 25, 2026, both Copenhagen and London shift for daylight saving. After that, London will be 1 hour behind Copenhagen (currently 1 hour behind Copenhagen). The converter and the tables above always reflect the correct offset for the date you pick.
When is the best time to call London from Copenhagen?
Aim for 10 AM–5 PM in Copenhagen, which is 9 AM–4 PM in London.
When is the best time to call Copenhagen from London?
Aim for 9 AM–4 PM in London, which is 10 AM–5 PM in Copenhagen.
Copenhagen (CEST) to London (BST) — how do I convert quickly?
Subtract 1 hour from Copenhagen local time to get London local time. Or use the converter at the top of this page — it stays accurate through daylight-saving changes automatically.