Current Time in Odense, Denmark 🇩🇰
Lat/Long: 55.4° N, 10.39° E
Elevation: 17 m above sea level
Population rank: #3 of 480 cities in Denmark by population
Region: South Denmark
IANA Timezone: Europe/Copenhagen
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 20m 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
The time now in Odense, Denmark is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Odense currently observes CEST, UTC+2. Clocks in Odense are set to UTC+01:00 under the Europe/Copenhagen zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 10 hours. At this high latitude the gap between summer and winter daylight is dramatic. At about 17 m, Odense is practically at sea level. Odense is fairly isolated: even London lies some 819 km off. As one of Denmark's largest cities, Odense is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Today Odense sees 10h 25m between a 07:50 sunrise and a 18:16 sunset.
Odense Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Odense
Odense gets 10h 26m of daylight today. Sunrise in Odense is at 07:50 and sunset in Odense is at 18:16.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 04m near the December solstice to 17h 27m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Odense and Major Cities
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Current Time in Other Cities in Denmark
Cities Sharing Odense's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Odense.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 05:44 | 07:49 | 13:04 | 15:40 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:46 | 07:51 | 13:03 | 15:38 | 18:15 | 19:45 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:48 | 07:53 | 13:03 | 15:36 | 18:13 | 19:43 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:50 | 07:55 | 13:03 | 15:34 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:52 | 07:57 | 13:03 | 15:32 | 18:08 | 19:38 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:54 | 08:00 | 13:03 | 15:31 | 18:06 | 19:36 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 05:55 | 08:02 | 13:02 | 15:29 | 18:03 | 19:33 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Odense
Sunrise
in Odense
↑
7:50 AM
Sunset
in Odense
↓
6:16 PM
Day Length
10h 25m
Dawn
in Odense
7:12 AM
Dusk
in Odense
6:54 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Odense
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
28.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 15:01
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:28
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Distances & Clock Changes in Odense
How Far Is Odense From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 819 km | WSW (242deg) |
| Paris | 910 km | SW (220deg) |
| Moscow | 1,701 km | ENE (77deg) |
| Dubai | 4,936 km | ESE (114deg) |
| New York | 6,074 km | WNW (292deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,546 km | ESE (102deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,802 km | NE (40deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,806 km | ENE (66deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Odense?
Odense next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Odense's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Odense and you would surface in the open ocean, near 55.4deg S, 169.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Odense
What time is it in Odense right now?
The current local time in Odense is 08:36 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Odense follows the Europe/Copenhagen time zone.
What time zone is Odense in?
Clocks in Odense follow the Europe/Copenhagen IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Odense?
Is Odense on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. Daylight saving time is in effect in Odense as of October 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Odense today?
In Odense today the sun rises at 07:50 and sets at 18:16, giving 10h 25m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Odense tonight?
The moon phase over Odense tonight is Waxing Crescent with 28.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Odense?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Odense, clocks run about 1h 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.