Time in Danish
The Danish Clock
In Danish, telling time follows a specific pattern. The clock is divided into quarters, and time is often expressed in relation to the upcoming hour.
Times of Day
Morning (Morgen)
From early morning until around 9-10 AM
God morgen! (Good morning!)
Afternoon (Eftermiddag)
From around noon until about 6 PM
God eftermiddag! (Good afternoon!)
Evening (Aften)
From about 6 PM until night
God aften! (Good evening!)
Night (Nat)
Late evening and through the night
God nat! (Good night!)
Common Time Phrases
Hvad er klokken?
What time is it?
Klokken er halv tre
It's half past two (2:30)
Om fem minutter
In five minutes
Kvart over/i
Quarter past/to
Helpful Tips
- •Danish uses a 24-hour clock system in official contexts
- •When speaking casually, Danes often use the 12-hour format
- •Minutes are often expressed in relation to the quarter hours