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Copenhagen Coordinates and Geographic Information
Find the latitude, longitude, elevation, map location and geographic information for Copenhagen, Denmark.
At a glance
Copenhagen Coordinates
- Country
- Denmark
- State / Region
- Capital Region
- Elevation
- 9 m
- Time Zone
- Europe/Copenhagen
Map location
Where is Copenhagen?
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Reference data
Geographic Information
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55.6761, 12.568355°40'33.96"N 12°34'5.88"E55°40.566'N 12°34.098'ELive snapshot
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Where is Copenhagen?
Copenhagen is located in Denmark in Capital Region, at approximately 55.6761° latitude and 12.5683° longitude, with an approximate terrain elevation of 9 m. These coordinates represent the approximate geographic center of the city. Nearby indexed cities include Hamburg, Berlin, Stockholm.
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What Copenhagen's coordinates mean
Latitude
55.6761° places Copenhagen north of the equator. Latitude strongly affects seasonal day length and the Sun's path.
Longitude
12.5683° places the city east of the prime meridian. Longitude influences local solar time and the appropriate civil time zone.
Elevation and time zone
The listed elevation is an approximate terrain value, not a survey measurement. Copenhagen uses the IANA time zone Europe/Copenhagen, which applies the relevant offset and daylight-saving rules.
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Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the coordinates of Copenhagen?
Copenhagen is located at approximately 55.6761° latitude and 12.5683° longitude.
Where is Copenhagen?
Copenhagen is located in Denmark in Capital Region, at approximately 55.6761° latitude and 12.5683° longitude, with an approximate terrain elevation of 9 m. These coordinates represent the approximate geographic center of the city. Nearby indexed cities include Hamburg, Berlin, Stockholm.
What is the elevation of Copenhagen?
The approximate terrain elevation is 9 metres (30 feet) above sea level.
What time zone is Copenhagen in?
Copenhagen uses Europe/Copenhagen. Follow the time-zone link for the current UTC offset and daylight-saving status.
Are these coordinates exact?
They represent an approximate city center, not a legal boundary, building entrance or survey monument.
How can I check sunrise and sunset in Copenhagen?
Today’s calculated sunrise is 6:28 AM and sunset is 7:49 PM. Open the Sun & Moon tool with this city’s coordinates for a seven-day table.
Data sources and accuracy
Coordinates, elevation and geographic metadata come from the project city data set and are presented as approximate reference values. Local time uses the listed IANA time-zone identifier; live weather is attributed in the result card. Verify coordinates and conditions before safety-critical use.