EST to Denmark time converter
Denmark time is 6 hours ahead of EST for most of the year. The gap is different for a few weeks, when only one side has changed its clocks: in 2026 that is 8 March to 28 March (5 hours) and 25 October to 31 October (5 hours). If you schedule something in that period, check the date.
EST to Denmark time conversion table
Every hour of the day in EST and what it is in Denmark time. The columns use a January date and a July date, so you can see how daylight saving changes the answer.
| Time in EST | Time in Denmark time |
|---|---|
| 12 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 1 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 2 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 3 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 4 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 5 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 6 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 7 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 8 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 9 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 10 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 11 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 12 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 1 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 2 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 3 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 4 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 5 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 6 PM | 12:00 AM next day |
| 7 PM | 1:00 AM next day |
| 8 PM | 2:00 AM next day |
| 9 PM | 3:00 AM next day |
| 10 PM | 4:00 AM next day |
| 11 PM | 5:00 AM next day |
How to convert EST to Denmark time
To convert EST to Denmark time by hand, add 6 hours for most of the year, then fix the date if you cross midnight.
- 8 PM EST on 15 January is 2:00 AM CET the next day.
- In the odd weeks, 8 PM EDT on 18 March is 1:00 AM CET the next day, because the gap is then 5 hours.
- 8 PM EDT on 15 October is 2:00 AM CEST the next day.
About the two time zones
Eastern Time (EST/EDT). Used in: New York, Toronto, Miami, Atlanta, Boston, Washington DC. Clocks go forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.
People write EST all year round, even in summer when the clocks actually say EDT. This tool treats EST, EDT and ET as the same thing: the current time in New York.
Denmark time (Copenhagen) (CET/CEST). Used in: Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg. Clocks go forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October.
Denmark follows Central European Time, the same as Germany, Sweden and Norway.
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Questions
What is 8 PM EST in Denmark time?
8 PM EST on 15 January is 2:00 AM CET the next day. In the odd weeks, 8 PM EDT on 18 March is 1:00 AM CET the next day, because the gap is then 5 hours.
Is Denmark time ahead of or behind EST?
Denmark time is 6 hours ahead of EST for most of the year. The gap is different for a few weeks, when only one side has changed its clocks: in 2026 that is 8 March to 28 March (5 hours) and 25 October to 31 October (5 hours). If you schedule something in that period, check the date.
Does daylight saving change the difference between EST and Denmark time?
Yes, briefly. Eastern Time: Clocks go forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November. Denmark time (Copenhagen): Clocks go forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October.
How can I see EST times in my own time zone automatically?
Install Herewise, a free Chrome extension. When a web page says a time like 8 PM EST, it adds a small label with that time in your own time zone, using the correct date for daylight saving.