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What time does the sun rise and set in Copenhagen in December?

Sunrise and sunset times in the darkest month.

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Short answer

In Copenhagen the sun rises about 8.30 and sets about 15.37 in mid December, which gives just over 7 hours of daylight. On the shortest day, 21 or 22 December, sunrise is about 8.37 and sunset about 15.39. The earliest sunset of the year comes around 14 December, at about 15.37. After that the evenings slowly get lighter, while sunrise keeps getting later until about 28 or 29 December.

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Why

  1. Times are in Danish standard time (UTC+1).
  2. Afternoons get lighter before mornings do.
  3. The difference between days is only a minute or less around the solstice.

Details

On 13 December 2023 the sun rose at 8.30 and set at 15.37 at Copenhagen City Hall Square.

Tip

For photos of the city in daylight, be outside by 13.00, as the light fades early in the afternoon.

What may differ

In North Jutland the sun rises later, about 8.58 in Aalborg at the solstice.

Common misconception

Many expect the latest sunrise on the shortest day.

What actually happens

The latest sunrise comes about a week after the solstice, because solar noon drifts later on the clock in this period.

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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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