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Denmark

Sunrise & Sunset Overview

Today's sunrise and sunset times for cities in Denmark

Sunrise in Denmark today ranges from 06:47 in Copenhagen to 06:47 in Copenhagen, reflecting the country's geographic spread. Times are accurate to within 1 minute.

Capital: Copenhagen

Sunrise

06:47

Sunset

17:56

Major Cities

CitySunriseSunsetDaylight
Copenhagen06:4717:5611h 09m

About Sunrise & Sunset in Denmark

Denmark spans approximately 56.3°N. Denmark's high latitude produces short winter days. Dawn-to-dusk windows of 7 to 8 hours create extended golden hour periods throughout the day. Click any city above for complete data including golden hour, blue hour, twilight times, moon phase, and monthly sun tables.

Golden Hour in Denmark

Golden hour photography across Denmark varies by location and season. Near-tropical regions of Denmark experience shorter golden hour windows of 20 to 40 minutes, but the warm light is intense. Click any city in the table above to see exact golden hour times for that location.

Seasonal Daylight in Denmark

The difference between the longest and shortest day in Denmark depends on latitude. At high latitudes, some regions of Denmark may experience near-continuous daylight near the summer solstice and very short days in winter.

The best time of year to visit Denmark for photography depends on your goals. Long summer days provide more total shooting hours, but winter offers lower sun angles that produce dramatic shadows and warm light throughout more of the day. Spring and autumn equinox periods offer balanced light that works well for most subjects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Denmark today?
Today's earliest sunrise in Denmark is at 06:47 (Copenhagen) and the latest is 06:47 (Copenhagen), reflecting the country's geographic spread.
Which city in Denmark has the earliest sunrise?
Copenhagen currently has the earliest sunrise in Denmark at 06:47. Eastern cities in any country always see sunrise first.
How many daylight hours does Denmark get?
Denmark's high latitude means dramatic seasonal variation: from under 8 hours of daylight in winter to over 16 hours in summer.