There is no single time in Greenland: it spans 3 offsets, and daylight saving time applies only in some regions.
Greenland at a glance
| Capital | Nuuk |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC−4 … UTC+0 |
| IANA time zones | 4 |
| Daylight saving time | Some regions only |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 28, 2027 |
| Abbreviations in use | GMT, AST, ADT |
Time zones in Greenland
Greenland has 4 IANA time zones, which cover 3 different offsets today. Some of them change clocks for daylight saving time and some do not, so the gap between two cities in Greenland can change during the year.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| America/Thule | --:-- | UTC−4 | Observed | |
| America/Nuuk | --:-- | UTC−2 | Observed | Nuuk |
| America/Scoresbysund | --:-- | UTC−2 | Observed | |
| America/Danmarkshavn | --:-- | UTC+0 | Not observed |
Daylight saving time in Greenland
Daylight saving time applies in some parts of Greenland only. The table shows which zones change and when, so check the exact region before you fix a time.
Clock changes in Greenland, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | Zones that change |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | America/Thule |
| Sunday, March 29, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour in every zone that uses daylight saving time (UTC−2→UTC−1) | Nuuk |
| Saturday, October 24, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour in every zone that uses daylight saving time (UTC−1→UTC−2) | Nuuk |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | America/Thule |
| Sunday, March 14, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | America/Thule |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour in every zone that uses daylight saving time (UTC−2→UTC−1) | Nuuk |
| Saturday, October 30, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour in every zone that uses daylight saving time (UTC−1→UTC−2) | Nuuk |
| Sunday, November 7, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | America/Thule |
Current time in cities in Greenland
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuuk | Sermersooq | --:-- | America/Nuuk |
Time difference between Greenland and other countries
Differences below use the time in the capital, Nuuk. Other regions of Greenland differ by up to 4 hours.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 6 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 5 h ahead |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 7 h 30 min ahead | 7 h 30 min ahead | 6 h 30 min ahead |
| Singapore | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 9 h ahead |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 11 h ahead | 11 h ahead | 10 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 13 h ahead | 13 h ahead | 11 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 1 h ahead |
Daylight across Greenland
In Nuuk, daylight runs from 4 hours 6 minutes at the December solstice to 21 hours 11 minutes at the June solstice.
Same clock as Greenland right now
These countries read the same time as Nuuk right now.
Tools for time in Greenland
- Convert a time to or from Greenland: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Nuuk to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Greenland and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Greenland have?
3 offsets, from UTC−4 to UTC+0. The tz database splits them into 4 named zones.
What is the time difference between Greenland and London?
It depends on the region. The capital, Nuuk, is 2 hours behind London all year.
What time is it in the capital of Greenland?
The capital, Nuuk, uses America/Nuuk (UTC−2 right now). The live clock for Nuuk is on its own page.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.