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How fast do the days get longer after Christmas in Denmark?

From 7 to more than 17 hours of daylight.

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Short answer

After the winter solstice the days grow slowly at first: it takes about a month, until around 22 January, to gain the first hour. Then it speeds up, with about 2 hours more by early February, 3 hours by around 20 February and 5 hours by mid March. Near the spring equinox the day grows by almost 5 minutes a day. By late May the day is about 10 hours longer than at Christmas, and at the summer solstice in Copenhagen it is about 17.5 hours.

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Why

  1. Until early February the extra light comes mostly in the afternoon.
  2. From mid February to early May it comes mostly in the morning.
  3. On average the day grows by about 3 minutes 20 seconds a day.

Details

Between the solstice and 22 January Copenhagen gains about 17 minutes in the morning and 45 minutes in the afternoon.

Tip

For more daylight on a winter trip, choose February or early March, with 9–11 hours of daylight.

What may differ

North of Copenhagen the days grow faster in spring, south of it slightly slower.

Common misconception

Many think the light returns at the same pace all through spring.

What actually happens

The gain is slow in January, fastest around 20 March and slows down again towards June.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Weather varies a lot from year to year, so check the DMI forecast before you travel.

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