Current Time in Roskilde, Denmark 🇩🇰
The current local time in Roskilde, Denmark is 14:40:35 (CEST) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. Roskilde is currently on daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 51,916. The sun rises at about 04:32 and sets at 21:59 today (17h 27m of daylight).
- Sunrise 04:32
- Sunset 21:59
- 17h 27m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Roskilde
Roskilde, Denmark keeps CEST (UTC+02:00). It observes daylight saving time, so the clocks move one hour twice a year - Roskilde is on summer (DST) time right now. See our guide to daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at about 04:32 and sets at about 21:59 local time, giving Roskilde 17h 27m of daylight.
Right now it is 14:40 on Tuesday in Roskilde (UTC+02:00). When it is 14:40 here, it is 08:40 in New York (6h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Roskilde
- Use the Europe/Copenhagen IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is active now, so compare the current UTC offset before booking calls.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Roskilde to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 08:40 Tue | 6h behind |
| Los Angeles | 05:40 Tue | 9h behind |
| London | 13:40 Tue | 1h behind |
| Paris | 14:40 Tue | same time |
| Dubai | 16:40 Tue | 2h ahead |
| Mumbai | 18:10 Tue | 3.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 20:40 Tue | 6h ahead |
| Tokyo | 21:40 Tue | 7h ahead |
| Sydney | 22:40 Tue | 8h ahead |
Best next checks from Roskilde
Compare Roskilde with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Denmark.
Business-hours overlap from Roskilde
For a normal business-hours call, 15:00-17:00 in Roskilde overlaps with 09:00-11:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Roskilde time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 15:00-17:00 | 09:00-11:00 | 2 hours |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | 10:00-17:00 | 09:00-16:00 | 7 hours |
| Paris | 09:00-17:00 | 09:00-17:00 | 8 hours |
| Dubai | 09:00-15:00 | 11:00-17:00 | 6 hours |
| Mumbai | 09:00-13:30 | 12:30-17:00 | 4.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Roskilde time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Roskilde in?
Roskilde uses CEST (UTC+02:00). During part of the year it switches to daylight saving time, moving the clocks forward one hour.
Does Roskilde observe daylight saving time?
Yes - Clocks go forward an hour in spring and back an hour in autumn, so the local offset changes twice a year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Roskilde today?
Today the sun rises around 04:32 and sets around 21:59 in Roskilde, about 17h 27m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Roskilde and other cities?
When it is 14:40 in Roskilde, it is 08:40 in New York (6h behind). See the table above for Roskilde's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Roskilde
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Europe/Copenhagen IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Denmark time page.
Local entity signals for Roskilde
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Roskilde.
| Country | Denmark |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Europe/Copenhagen (UTC+01:00) |
| Coordinates | 55.64, 12.08 |
| Population signal | About 51,916 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 04:32, sunset 21:59, 17h 27m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Europe/Copenhagen time-zone page for rules, the Denmark country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 55.64° N, 12.08° E
Population: 51,916
Country: 🇩🇰 Denmark
Timezone: CET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CEST)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Denmark: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Denmark: CEST