What Time Zone Is Greenland?

Greenland uses 3 time zones: UTC−2 (UTC−2), AST (UTC−4), UTC+0 (UTC+0).

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America/Nuuk

Time zones in Greenland

Time zoneOffset nowLocal timeMain areas
Greenland Standard Time (UTC−2)UTC−2--:--America/Nuuk
Atlantic Standard Time (AST)UTC−4--:--America/Thule
Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0)UTC+0--:--America/Danmarkshavn

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Main time zone of Greenland

Time zoneGreenland Standard Time
AbbreviationUTC−2
UTC offsetUTC−2
IANA time zone idAmerica/Nuuk
Daylight saving timeYes – UTC−2 in winter, UTC−1 in summer

Daylight saving time in Greenland

2026

  • 28 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 22:59 local time, from UTC−2 (UTC−2) to UTC−1 (UTC−1).
  • 24 October 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 23:59 local time, from UTC−1 (UTC−1) to UTC−2 (UTC−2).

2027

  • 27 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 22:59 local time, from UTC−2 (UTC−2) to UTC−1 (UTC−1).
  • 30 October 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 23:59 local time, from UTC−1 (UTC−1) to UTC−2 (UTC−2).

Greenland time zone FAQ

What time zone is Greenland in?

Greenland spans 3 time zones: UTC−2 (UTC−2), AST (UTC−4), UTC+0 (UTC+0).

Which areas of Greenland use each time zone?

UTC−2: America/Nuuk. AST: America/Thule. UTC+0: America/Danmarkshavn

Does all of Greenland observe daylight saving time?

No. UTC−2, AST change, while UTC+0 stay the same all year.

Current time in Greenland

Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.