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Time difference

Copenhagen to New York Time Difference

New York is 6 hours behind Copenhagen — when it's 12:00 PM in Copenhagen, it's 6:00 AM in New York. (Copenhagen (Europe/Copenhagen, CEST); New York (America/New_York, EDT).) Below: live local times, the best hours for a call, a full conversion table, and exact daylight-saving dates.

Quick answer

New York is 6 hours behind Copenhagen. The best window for a call is 3 PM–5 PM in Copenhagen, which is 9 AM–11 AM in New York — a 2-hour overlap inside 9 AM–5 PM on both sides. Clocks change on October 25, 2026, which briefly shifts the gap between Copenhagen and New York — the converter on this page always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.

  • When it's 9:00 AM in Copenhagen, it's 3:00 AM in New York.
  • When it's 9:00 AM in New York, it's 3:00 PM in Copenhagen.

New York is currently 6 hours behind Copenhagen.

CopenhagenCEST
11:49 PM
Sunday, Aug 23
New YorkEDT
5:49 PM
Sunday, Aug 23

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Best times to meet

The 9 AM – 5 PM business windows in Copenhagen and New York overlap for 2 hours. 3 PM5 PM in Copenhagen is 9 AM11 AM in New York. Aim somewhere in the middle of that window so neither side starts cold or finishes drained.

Quick conversion table

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

Daylight saving

On October 25, 2026, Copenhagen shifts for daylight saving. After that, New York will be 5 hours behind Copenhagen (currently 6 hours 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.
  • New York is currently observing daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

Is New York ahead of or behind Copenhagen?
New York is 6 hours behind Copenhagen.
How many hours behind Copenhagen is New York?
New York is 6 hours behind Copenhagen.
What time is 9 AM in Copenhagen in New York?
9:00 AM in Copenhagen is 3:00 AM in New York.
What time is noon in Copenhagen in New York?
12:00 PM in Copenhagen is 6:00 AM in New York.
What time is 5 PM in Copenhagen in New York?
5:00 PM in Copenhagen is 11:00 AM in New York. Useful for end-of-day handoffs between the two offices.
What time is 3 PM in Copenhagen in New York?
3:00 PM in Copenhagen is 9:00 AM in New York.
Is Copenhagen currently observing daylight saving time?
Copenhagen is currently observing daylight saving time (summer time).
Is New York currently observing daylight saving time?
New York is currently observing daylight saving time (summer time).
Do Copenhagen and New York observe daylight saving?
On October 25, 2026, Copenhagen shifts for daylight saving. After that, New York will be 5 hours behind Copenhagen (currently 6 hours 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 New York from Copenhagen?
Aim for 3 PM–5 PM in Copenhagen, which is 9 AM–11 AM in New York.
When is the best time to call Copenhagen from New York?
Aim for 9 AM–11 AM in New York, which is 3 PM–5 PM in Copenhagen.
Copenhagen (CEST) to New York (EDT) — how do I convert quickly?
Subtract 6 hours from Copenhagen local time to get New York local time. Or use the converter at the top of this page — it stays accurate through daylight-saving changes automatically.