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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· Greenland — main zone
America/Nuuk
Time zones in Greenland
| Time zone | Offset now | Local time | Main 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 |
Convert Greenland time
Main time zone of Greenland
| Time zone | Greenland Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | UTC−2 |
| UTC offset | UTC−2 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Nuuk |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – 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.
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.