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The Current Local Date and Time in Skagen, Denmark (DK)

Time Zone Europe/Copenhagen

03:02:10

Local Time Date and Timezone

Where is Skagen? (Denmark, DK)

Skagen is a city located in Denmark (DK).
Latitude 57.72093 Longitude 10.58394

Skagen location on the Denmark (DK) map

Information about Skagen

City: Skagen
Country: Denmark (DK)
Latitude: 57.72093
Longitude: 10.58394
Time Zone: Europe/Copenhagen

Time zone and UTC offset ofSkagen

Skagen, Denmark is in the Europe/Copenhagen time zone, which is currently UTC+2. This time zone observes daylight saving time (currently in effect). The next clock change is on October 25, 2026.

Current time difference with other cities

Skagen is 1 hour ahead of London
Skagen is 6 hours ahead of New York
Skagen is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Skagen is 2 hours behind Dubai
Skagen is 7 hours behind Tokyo
Skagen is 9 hours behind Sydney

Frequently asked questions about time inSkagen

What time zone is Skagen in?

Skagen, Denmark is in the Europe/Copenhagen time zone (currently UTC+2).

Does Skagen observe daylight saving time?

Yes, the clocks change during the year in this time zone.

What is the time difference between Skagen and New York?

Skagen is 6 hours ahead of New York (the difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time).

What are the coordinates of Skagen?

Skagen is located at latitude 57.72093 and longitude 10.58394.

Sunrise, sunset and moon phase inSkagen today

Astronomical data for October 16, 2026 in Skagen, calculated for the Europe/Copenhagen time zone. All times are local.

Sun

Sunrise: 07:54
Solar noon: 13:03
Sunset: 18:11
Length of day: 10 h 17 min

Moon

Moon phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 26%
Moon age: about 5.0 days
Moonrise: 15:25
Moonset: 20:03

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City of Skagen

Skagen (Danish: [ˈskɛˀjn̩] ) is the northernmost town in Denmark, on the east coast of the Skagen Odde peninsula in the far north of Jutland, part of Frederikshavn Municipality in Nordjylland, 41 kilometres (25 mi) north of Frederikshavn and 108 kilometres (67 mi) northeast of Aalborg. The Port of Skagen is Denmark's main fishing port and it also has a thriving tourist industry, attracting 2 million people annually. The name was applied originally to the peninsula but it now also refers to the town. The settlement began during the Middle Ages as a fishing village, renowned for its herring industry. Thanks to its seascapes, fishermen and evening light, towards the end of the 19th century it became popular with a group of impressionist artists now known as the Skagen Painters. In 1879, the Skagen Fishermen's Association was established with the purpose of facilitating the local fishing industry through the Skagensbanen railway, which opened as a narrow-gauged railway in 1890. The modern port of Skagen opened on 20 November 1907, and with the railway connections to Frederikshavn and the rest of Denmark, tourism began to develop. Between the 1930s and 1950s, the town grew rapidly, with the population more than doubling from 4,048 in 1930 to 9,009 in 1955. Skagen reached a maximum population of 14,050 in 1980, after which it gradually declined. As of January 2026, it has a population of 7,250. Thanks to the artistic community that still remains in Skagen, the local arts and crafts trade remains important to the income of the town with its numerous crafts shops and galleries. Chains such as the international jeweller Skagen Designs have branches in the town, and given the abundance of fresh fish coming in at the port of Skagen, seafood forms a staple in Skagen's restaurants. St Lawrence's Church was built just outside the village at the end of the 14th century, but after it was buried in drifting sand it was replaced by Skagen Church in 1841 designed by Christian Frederik Hansen. It was redeveloped in 1909–10 by Ulrik Plesner who also designed a number of other buildings in Skagen, including Klitgaarden and the railway station. Several landmarks in the town are closely associated with the Skagen Painters who used to frequent them, including Brøndums Hotel, Skagens Museum, Michael and Anna Ancher's House, and Drachmann's House. Skagen station is the most northerly railway station in Denmark and is the terminus of the Skagensbanen. Nordjyske Jernbaner operates the local train service between Skagen, Frederikshavn and Aalborg with onward national connections by DSB. From Frederikshavn, there are ferries to Gothenburg, Oslo and Læsø. Aalborg Airport is 100 km (62 mi) southwest of Skagen.
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