Current Time in Nuuk, Sermersooq, Greenland

2:06:31 AM

02:06:31

WGT (West Greenland Time) · UTC−02:00

America/Nuuk

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Time zone details

Nuuk is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Nuuk

Sunrise8:54 AMSolar noon1:10 PMSunset5:25 PM
Next clock changeMar 27, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 151 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Greenland
Administrative area
Sermersooq
Place type
City or town
Country currency
Danish Krone (DKK)

Practical

Country languages
Kalaallisut, Danish, English
Dialing code
+299
Population
14,798
Elevation
5 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
64° 11' N / 51° 43' W
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All times shown relative to Nuuk local time

Clock changes in Nuuk

Next clock change

Upcoming

11:00 PM WGT12:00 AM WGST

Clocks move forward 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    11:00 PM WGT12:00 AM WGST

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    Daylight saving time ends

    12:00 AM WGST11:00 PM WGT

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
Greenland daylight saving timeClock changes worldwide

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
8 hr 31 min6 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Full MoonMoon illumination97%
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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
8 hr 31 min6 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(13.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
8 hr 31 min6 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 25 min6 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 18 min6 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 12 min6 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
8 hr 05 min6 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
7 hr 59 min6 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
7 hr 52 min6 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Nuuk

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Plan around Nuuk

Upcoming national public holidays in Greenland

  1. Christmas Eve
  2. Christmas Day
  3. Boxing Day

Nearby scheduled airports for Nuuk, Sermersooq, Greenland

Nuuk International AirportGOHLarge airport2.2 km east-northeast

Source: OurAirports record · GOH / BGGH

About 2.2 km (1.4 mi) east-northeast of Nuuk

Scheduled airline service in source data

Maniitsoq AirportJSUSmall airport · Serves Maniitsoq148 km north-northwest

Source: OurAirports record · JSU / BGMQ

About 148 km (92.1 mi) north-northwest of Nuuk

Scheduled airline service in source data

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Nuuk in?
Nuuk uses West Greenland Time (WGT, UTC−2) in winter and Western Greenland Summer Time (WGST, UTC−1) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Nuuk.
When is the next clock change in Nuuk?
Clocks in Nuuk move forward 1 hour on Saturday, March 27, 2027 at 11:00 PM, changing from WGT (UTC−02:00) to WGST (UTC−01:00)
Does Nuuk observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Nuuk observes daylight saving time: WGST (UTC−1) in summer and WGT (UTC−2) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Nuuk?
Nuuk is UTC−2 in winter and UTC−1 in summer