Denmark flag

Denmark Country Code +45

Complete guide to calling Denmark from the US and abroad

ISO-2: DK ISO-3: DNK Europe Capital: Copenhagen

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+45
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 45 + area + number
Country TLD
.dk

Geography

Capital
Copenhagen
Continent
Europe
Area
43,094 km²
Population
6,009,169
Currency
Danish krone
Languages
Danish, Faroese, Greenlandic (an Inuit dialect), German (small minority)

Time & Communication

Current Time
9:43 PM
Time Zone
UTC+2
Mobile Penetration
126.7%
Internet Penetration
99.8%
Fixed-line Penetration
11.7%

How to Call Denmark from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Denmark from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
45
Denmark
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 45 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+45 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Denmark

Area codes

We don't have a verified list of city area codes for Denmark yet. From the US, dial 011 + 45 + the full national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0) if Denmark uses one.

Neighboring Countries

Denmark flag

Denmark

+45 Norway flag

Norway

+47 Germany flag

Germany

+49 Netherlands flag

Netherlands

+31 Czech Republic flag

Czech Republic

+420 Luxembourg flag

Luxembourg

+352 Belgium flag

Belgium

+32 Sweden flag

Sweden

+46

Telecommunications in Denmark

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 126.7 2024
Mobile subscriptions (total) 7,572,576 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 11.7 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 697,867 2024
Internet users (% of population) 99.8 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 126.7%
Fixed-line 11.7%
Internet 99.8%

Denmark on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Copenhagen.

Flag of Denmark

Flag of Denmark
Name
Dannebrog
Adopted
1625
Proportions
28:37
Red White

Considered the oldest national flag still in use. Legend says it fell from the sky during the Battle of Lyndanisse in 1219.

Public Holidays in Denmark

Denmark has 12 holidays and observances (1 national, 11 public, 0 observances). The national day is Constitution Day, on June 5. Offices and many businesses close on public holidays, so plan calls around them.

DateHolidayType
January 1 New Year's Day Public
June 5 Constitution Day National
December 24 Christmas Eve Public
December 25 Christmas Day Public
December 26 Second Christmas Day Public
Varies Maundy Thursday Public
Varies Good Friday Public
Varies Easter Sunday Public
Varies Easter Monday Public
Varies Ascension Day Public
Varies Whit Sunday Public
Varies Whit Monday Public

“Varies”: the date follows a lunar, religious or weekday rule and changes every year.

Geography of Denmark

Area

42,920 km²

16,571 sq mi

Coastline

7,314 km

Highest point

Store Mollehoj 171 m

Lowest point

Lammefjord -7 m

Climate:
Temperate; humid and overcast; mild, windy winters and cool summers
Terrain:
Low and flat to gently rolling plains
Natural resources:
Petroleum, Natural gas, Fish, Arable land, Salt, Limestone, Chalk, Stone, Gravel and sand
Land borders:
Germany, Canada
Land use:
agricultural 65.5% (arable 59.1%), forest 16% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of Denmark

GDP

$463 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$76,970 (2025)

Growth

2.9% (2025)

Inflation

1.9% (2025)

Unemployment

5.5% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.962 (#4 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
Danish Krone (DKK)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 1%, Industry 25%, Services 63% (2025)
Top exports:
Pharmaceuticals (17%), Machinery and computers (13%), Electrical equipment and electronics (7%), Mineral fuels and oil (5%), Optical and medical instruments (4%)
Top imports:
Machinery and computers (12%), Vehicles and parts (10%), Electrical equipment and electronics (10%), Mineral fuels and oil (6%), Pharmaceuticals (6%)
Main export markets:
Germany (13%), Sweden (8%), USA (6%), Netherlands (5%), Norway (5%)
Main suppliers:
Germany (19%), Sweden (12%), Netherlands (9%), China (7%), Poland (5%)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, UN Comtrade (goods trade 2025, shares of the total by value), ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

Frequently Asked Questions about Denmark

What is the country code for Denmark?
The country code for Denmark is +45.
How do I call Denmark from the US?
To call Denmark from the US, dial 011 + 45 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +45 instead of 011.
What time is it in Denmark?
The current time in Denmark is 9:43 PM (UTC+2).
What is the capital of Denmark?
The capital of Denmark is Copenhagen.
What is the national day of Denmark?
The national day of Denmark is Constitution Day, on June 5.
What does the flag of Denmark look like?
The flag of Denmark uses red, white and was adopted in 1625. Considered the oldest national flag still in use. Legend says it fell from the sky during the Battle of Lyndanisse in 1219.