Time Now 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
Clocks in Odense are set to UTC+01:00 under the Europe/Copenhagen zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Today brings about 16 hours of daylight, one of the longest stretches of the year. 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 15h 45m between a 05:31 sunrise and a 21:16 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Odense
Daylight Hours in Odense
Odense gets 15h 46m of daylight today. Sunrise in Odense is at 05:31 and sunset in Odense is at 21:16.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 04m near the December solstice to 17h 27m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Odense and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Odense right now.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 4 Aug ● | 01:24 | 05:30 | 13:24 | 17:37 | 21:18 | 22:48 |
| Wed, 5 Aug | 01:24 | 05:32 | 13:24 | 17:36 | 21:16 | 22:46 |
| Thu, 6 Aug | 01:24 | 05:34 | 13:24 | 17:35 | 21:14 | 22:44 |
| Fri, 7 Aug | 01:24 | 05:35 | 13:24 | 17:34 | 21:12 | 22:42 |
| Sat, 8 Aug | 01:24 | 05:37 | 13:24 | 17:33 | 21:10 | 22:40 |
| Sun, 9 Aug | 01:48 | 05:39 | 13:24 | 17:32 | 21:08 | 22:38 |
| Mon, 10 Aug | 02:02 | 05:41 | 13:23 | 17:31 | 21:06 | 22:36 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Odense
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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 06:32 on Tuesday, August 04, 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 August 04, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Odense today?
In Odense today the sun rises at 05:31 and sets at 21:16, giving 15h 45m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Odense tonight?
The moon phase over Odense tonight is Waning Gibbous with 70.6% 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.