Geographic position of Roskilde
Roskilde is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 55.6415° N, 12.0804° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 6,194 km (3,849 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 3,825 km (2,377 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 16,213 km (10,074 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 759 km (472 mi) east
Roskilde 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 Roskilde
With a population of 51,916, Roskilde ranks as the 14th most populous city in Denmark, out of 64 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Roskilde
Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE / EKRK) is a regional airport serving Roskilde directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:23:24.
Daylight saving time changes in Roskilde
Roskilde 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 Roskilde
Business hours in Roskilde (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 Roskilde
Compare time in Roskilde with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Roskilde in?
Roskilde 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 Roskilde at UTC+2.
What time is it in Roskilde right now?
The current local time in Roskilde is 19:23:24 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Roskilde observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Roskilde 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 Roskilde?
Roskilde is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Roskilde?
Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE) is the airport serving Roskilde. The current local time at the airport is 19:23:24.
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