Copenhagen, Denmark — GPS Coordinates
55° 40' 33.4" N, 12° 33' 55.9" E
| Country | Denmark |
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 1,153,615 |
| Timezone | Europe/Copenhagen |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 / UTC+2 |
Located on the eastern coast of Denmark, Copenhagen lies on the island of Zealand and is bordered by the Øresund Strait. This capital city is a cultural and economic hub, known for its historic architecture and vibrant urban life.
The coordinates 55.6759, 12.5655 can be used for various practical applications such as obtaining driving directions, sharing drop pins with others, or geotagging photos to accurately mark locations in Copenhagen.
Geographic Facts About Copenhagen
- Sunrise
- 05:31
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 21:02
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 15h 31m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Europe/Copenhagen
- Antipode
- -55.675940, -167.434470
- the point on the exact opposite side of the Earth
Sun times are computed from the coordinates for the date shown, in the city's local time, and are accurate to within a few minutes.
Copenhagen Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 55.675940, 12.565530
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 55°40'33.4"N 12°33'55.9"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 55°40.556'N 12°33.932'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 33N 346916E 6172700N
- Geohash · base32 index
- u3butzmzy
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 9F7JMHG8+96C
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:55.675940,12.565530
Distances from Copenhagen
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malmö, Sweden | 28 km | 18 mi | ESE (106°) |
| Helsingborg, Sweden | 42 km | 26 mi | N (11°) |
| Odense | 140 km | 87 mi | WSW (258°) |
| Århus | 156 km | 97 mi | WNW (291°) |
| Rostock, Germany | 179 km | 111 mi | S (189°) |
| Kiel, Germany | 216 km | 134 mi | SW (227°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Copenhagen?
Copenhagen is located at 55.6759° N latitude and 12.5655° E longitude. To read these coordinates, note that the first number represents latitude (north-south position) and the second represents longitude (east-west position).
What time zone is Copenhagen in?
Copenhagen is in the Europe/Copenhagen time zone, which corresponds to UTC+1 during standard time and UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
How can I use the coordinates for navigation?
To use the coordinates 55.6759, 12.5655 with a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar. This will provide you with directions to the exact location in Copenhagen.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.