Time in Nuuk now
1:53PMUTC−2
UTC−2+3 h vs New York (you)America/Nuuk
- Next clock change: Saturday, March 27, 2027: at 11:00 PM clocks go forward 1 hour to 12:00 AM (UTC−1, UTC−1)
- Next clock change: Sunday, October 31, 2027: at 12:00 AM clocks go back 1 hour to 11:00 PM (UTC−2, UTC−2)
Clock rules in Nuuk
Nuuk keeps UTC−2 in winter and UTC−1 in summer. Greenland has 3 different clock settings; Nuuk is in the zone tzdata calls America/Nuuk, described as “most of Greenland”.
Local mean solar time at 51.72° W is UTC−3:27, so standard time runs 1 h 27 min ahead of the sun: it is highest at about 1:27 PM (an hour later in summer).
The zone’s rules, coming changes and history are on the America/Nuuk page.
Time difference from Nuuk
| Place | Why listed | Local time now | Their clock vs Nuuk | January | July |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavík | Nearest capitals abroad · 1,430 km | 3:53 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +2 h | +2 h | +1 h |
| Saint-Pierre | Nearest capitals abroad · 1,950 km | 12:53 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −1 h | −1 h | −1 h |
| Tórshavn | Nearest capitals abroad · 2,230 km | 3:53 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +2 h | +2 h | +2 h |
| New York City | World cities | 10:53 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −3 h | −3 h | −3 h |
| Los Angeles | World cities | 7:53 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −6 h | −6 h | −6 h |
| London | World cities | 3:53 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +2 h | +2 h | +2 h |
| Berlin | World cities | 4:53 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +3 h | +3 h | +3 h |
| Dubai | World cities | 7:53 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +6 h | +6 h | +5 h |
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Places near Nuuk
| Place | Distance | Clock vs Nuuk |
|---|---|---|
| Reykjavík IS | 1,432 km east | 2 h ahead in January, 1 h ahead in July |
Nuuk at a glance
- CountryGreenland
- Population14,798
- Coordinates64.18° N, 51.72° W
- Elevation5 m
- Time zone IDAmerica/Nuuk
- Standard timeUTC−2
- Daylight saving timeUTC−1
- Calling code+299
Questions
What time zone is Nuuk in?
Nuuk keeps UTC−2 in winter and UTC−1 in summer. Greenland has 3 different clock settings; Nuuk is in the zone tzdata calls America/Nuuk, described as “most of Greenland”. Its IANA time zone ID is America/Nuuk.
Does Nuuk change its clocks?
Yes. Clocks go forward on the last Sunday of March at -1:00 AM and back on the last Sunday of October at 12:00 AM, local time.
What is the time difference between Nuuk and New York?
Nuuk is 3 hours ahead of New York all year.