Geographic position of Kolding
Kolding is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 55.4904° N, 9.4722° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 6,177 km (3,838 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 3,842 km (2,387 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 16,196 km (10,064 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 597 km (371 mi) east
Kolding lies in the high-latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Kolding
With a population of 61,638, Kolding ranks as the 8th most populous city in Denmark, out of 64 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Kolding
Billund Airport (BLL / EKBI) is a major international airport located about 34 km (21 mi) from Kolding.
Current local time at the airport is 19:22:37.
Daylight saving time changes in Kolding
Kolding uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Copenhagen. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+1 / CET to UTC+2 / CEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+2 / CEST to UTC+1 / CET.
- The clock will be moved back from 03:00 to 02:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Kolding
Business hours in Kolding (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Kolding
Compare time in Kolding with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Kolding in?
Kolding follows the Europe/Copenhagen time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Kolding at UTC+2.
What time is it in Kolding right now?
The current local time in Kolding is 19:22:37 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Kolding observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Kolding is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Kolding?
Kolding is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Kolding?
Billund Airport (BLL) is the nearest airport to Kolding, located about 34 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:22:37.
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