Current Time in Greenland
Greenland has 3 main time zones. It is now 4:17 AM in the capital.
Sunday, 25 October 2026 · east to westYour zone
West Greenland
4:17 AM
UTC−02:00
Nuuk, Ilulissat, Ittoqqortoormiit
Danmarkshavn
6:17 AM
GMT · UTC+00:00
Danmarkshavn
Pituffik
3:17 AM
ADT · UTC−03:00
Pituffik Space Base
Most of Greenland, including Nuuk and Ittoqqortoormiit, uses UTC-02:00 with daylight saving time. Danmarkshavn in the northeast stays on GMT, and Pituffik Space Base follows Atlantic Time.
Time zones in Greenland
| Zone | Main cities | UTC offset | Time now |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Greenland | Nuuk, Ilulissat, Ittoqqortoormiit | UTC−02:00 | 4:17 AM |
| Danmarkshavn | Danmarkshavn | UTC+00:00 | 6:17 AM |
| Pituffik | Pituffik Space Base | UTC−03:00 | 3:17 AM |
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Questions
Does Greenland observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Greenland is on standard time now (UTC−02:00). The next change is on Sun, 28 Mar 2027, 12:00 AM, when clocks go forward 0 hours.
What time zone is Greenland in?
Greenland uses Nuuk time, IANA zone America/Nuuk. Right now that is UTC−02:00. Most of Greenland, including Nuuk and Ittoqqortoormiit, uses UTC-02:00 with daylight saving time. Danmarkshavn in the northeast stays on GMT, and Pituffik Space Base follows Atlantic Time.
How far is Greenland from New York time?
Greenland is 2 hours ahead of New York right now.