Time Now in Helsingør, Denmark 🇩🇰
Lat/Long: 56.04° N, 12.61° E
Elevation: 8 m above sea level
Population rank: #29 of 480 cities in Denmark by population
Region: Capital Region
IANA Timezone: Europe/Copenhagen
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CEST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Denmark: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Denmark: CEST
Helsingør keeps its clocks on UTC+01:00, in the Europe/Copenhagen time zone. Daylight saving time is in effect right now, so the city is an hour ahead of its standard offset. There are around 14 hours of daylight today, on the longer side of the year. At this high latitude the gap between summer and winter daylight is dramatic. At about 8 m, Helsingør is practically at sea level. The nearest big city, London, is a distant 975 km away. Helsingør is a significant city in Denmark, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Helsingør at 06:11 and sets at 20:06, giving 13h 54m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Helsingør
Daylight Hours in Helsingør
Helsingør gets 13h 55m of daylight today. Sunrise in Helsingør is at 06:11 and sunset in Helsingør is at 20:06.
Daylight ranges from about 6h 55m near the December solstice to 17h 37m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Helsingør and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Helsingør right now.
Other Cities in Denmark with Local Time
Cities Sharing Helsingør's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Helsingør.
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Prayer Times in Helsingør
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 31 Aug ● | 03:36 | 06:11 | 13:10 | 16:54 | 20:08 | 21:38 |
| Tue, 1 Sep | 03:40 | 06:13 | 13:09 | 16:53 | 20:06 | 21:36 |
| Wed, 2 Sep | 03:43 | 06:15 | 13:09 | 16:51 | 20:03 | 21:33 |
| Thu, 3 Sep | 03:46 | 06:17 | 13:09 | 16:50 | 20:01 | 21:31 |
| Fri, 4 Sep | 03:50 | 06:18 | 13:08 | 16:48 | 19:58 | 21:28 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 03:53 | 06:20 | 13:08 | 16:46 | 19:55 | 21:25 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 03:56 | 06:22 | 13:08 | 16:45 | 19:53 | 21:23 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Helsingør
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14-day Forecast for Helsingør
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Helsingør
Sunrise
in Helsingør
↑
6:11 AM
Sunset
in Helsingør
↓
8:06 PM
Day Length
13h 54m
Dawn
in Helsingør
5:31 AM
Dusk
in Helsingør
8:46 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Helsingør
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
85.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 20:41
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 11:55
Distances & Clock Changes in Helsingør
How Far Is Helsingør From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 975 km | WSW (244deg) |
| Paris | 1,057 km | SW (225deg) |
| Moscow | 1,551 km | E (81deg) |
| Dubai | 4,841 km | ESE (117deg) |
| New York | 6,174 km | WNW (293deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,427 km | ESE (104deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,650 km | ENE (68deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,657 km | NE (42deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Helsingør?
Helsingør next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Helsingør's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Helsingør and you would surface in the open ocean, near 56.0deg S, 167.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Helsingør
What time is it in Helsingør right now?
The current local time in Helsingør is 22:55 on Monday, August 31, 2026. Helsingør follows the Europe/Copenhagen time zone.
What time zone is Helsingør in?
Helsingør uses the Europe/Copenhagen IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Helsingør?
Is Helsingør on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of August 31, 2026, Helsingør has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Helsingør today?
In Helsingør today the sun rises at 06:11 and sets at 20:06, giving 13h 54m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Helsingør tonight?
The moon phase over Helsingør tonight is Waning Gibbous with 85.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Helsingør?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Helsingør, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.