Daylight Savings Time Changes in Denmark 🇩🇰 (2036)
| Country: | Denmark |
| Capital: | Copenhagen |
| Abbreviations: | DK, DNK |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +45 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
03
:
00
30 MAR
30 Mar 2036 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 March 2036, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 March 2036, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Mar 2036 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
26 OCT
26 Oct 2036 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 26 October 2036, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 26 October 2036, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 26 Oct 2036 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Denmark (2036)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Region | 30 Mar 2036 | 26 Oct 2036 |
| Central Jutland | 30 Mar 2036 | 26 Oct 2036 |
| North Denmark | 30 Mar 2036 | 26 Oct 2036 |
| South Denmark | 30 Mar 2036 | 26 Oct 2036 |
| Zealand | 30 Mar 2036 | 26 Oct 2036 |
DST Changes Summary for Denmark
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 26 Oct | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 29 Mar | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 25 Oct | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 28 Mar | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 31 Oct | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 26 Mar | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 29 Oct | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 25 Mar | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 28 Oct | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 31 Mar | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 27 Oct | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Denmark
Does Denmark use Daylight Saving Time in 2036?
Yes, Denmark observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2036 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in Denmark?
The next scheduled time transition in Denmark will take place on Sunday, 30 March 2036. At 01:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Denmark follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Denmark spans 2 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each region.
How will the next transition affect the day in Denmark?
Following the shift on 30 Mar 2036, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.