What is the capital of Denmark?
Copenhagen sits mainly on the island of Zealand, with part on Amager, facing the Øresund strait that separates Denmark from Sweden.
Copenhagen is the capital and seat of government of Denmark, a role it has held since 1443. Denmark itself has an estimated population of 6,009,169 (2025).
Copenhagen is also the largest city in Denmark, which is the usual arrangement, though it is far from universal: see the countries where capital and largest city differ.
Copenhagen at a glance
| City population | 671,714 (2026) |
|---|---|
| Metropolitan area | 2,135,634 (2026) |
| Country | 🇩🇰 Denmark |
| Capital since | 1443 |
| Largest city in Denmark | Copenhagen |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| Currency | Danish krone (DKK) |
About Copenhagen
Copenhagen has been the capital of Denmark since 1443, Copenhagen became the capital of Denmark in the 15th century, when the royal seat was moved there.
Copenhagen is Denmark's largest city, and the Øresund Bridge links it to Malmö in Sweden, forming a cross-border metropolitan region.
It grew up as a fishing and trading harbour guarding the narrow strait between Denmark and Sweden.
City facts sourced from Wikipedia: Copenhagen.
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