Dato & Tid – Date & Time Practice

Learn to tell both date and time in Danish with interactive analog and digital clocks. Perfect for beginners (A1‑A2).

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📖 Quick Reference

📅 Date Format

Always: den + day + month + year

  • den 1. januar 2026 – 1st January 2026
  • den 15. marts 2025 – 15th March 2025
  • den 31. december 2024 – 31st December 2024

Note the dot after the day number.

🕰️ Time Phrases

TimeDanish
2:00klokken to
2:15kvart over to
2:30halv tre
2:45kvart i tre
3:055 minutter over tre
8:5010 minutter i ni
📚 100 Example Date & Time Phrases
EnglishDanish
2:00 – 1st January 2026klokken to – den 1. januar 2026
2:15 – 15th March 2025kvart over to – den 15. marts 2025
2:30 – 31st December 2024halv tre – den 31. december 2024
2:45 – 23rd April 2023kvart i tre – den 23. april 2023
3:05 – 7th July 20225 minutter over tre – den 7. juli 2022
8:50 – 12th October 202110 minutter i ni – den 12. oktober 2021
12:00 – 24th December 2020klokken tolv – den 24. december 2020
6:30 – 1st May 2025halv syv – den 1. maj 2025
9:45 – 3rd September 2024kvart i ti – den 3. september 2024
4:20 – 18th February 202320 minutter over fire – den 18. februar 2023
2:00 – 1st January 2026klokken to – den 1. januar 2026
2:15 – 15th March 2025kvart over to – den 15. marts 2025
2:30 – 31st December 2024halv tre – den 31. december 2024
2:45 – 23rd April 2023kvart i tre – den 23. april 2023
3:05 – 7th July 20225 minutter over tre – den 7. juli 2022
8:50 – 12th October 202110 minutter i ni – den 12. oktober 2021
12:00 – 24th December 2020klokken tolv – den 24. december 2020
6:30 – 1st May 2025halv syv – den 1. maj 2025
9:45 – 3rd September 2024kvart i ti – den 3. september 2024
4:20 – 18th February 202320 minutter over fire – den 18. februar 2023
2:00 – 1st January 2026klokken to – den 1. januar 2026
2:15 – 15th March 2025kvart over to – den 15. marts 2025
2:30 – 31st December 2024halv tre – den 31. december 2024
2:45 – 23rd April 2023kvart i tre – den 23. april 2023
3:05 – 7th July 20225 minutter over tre – den 7. juli 2022
8:50 – 12th October 202110 minutter i ni – den 12. oktober 2021
12:00 – 24th December 2020klokken tolv – den 24. december 2020
6:30 – 1st May 2025halv syv – den 1. maj 2025
9:45 – 3rd September 2024kvart i ti – den 3. september 2024
4:20 – 18th February 202320 minutter over fire – den 18. februar 2023
2:00 – 1st January 2026klokken to – den 1. januar 2026
2:15 – 15th March 2025kvart over to – den 15. marts 2025
2:30 – 31st December 2024halv tre – den 31. december 2024
2:45 – 23rd April 2023kvart i tre – den 23. april 2023
3:05 – 7th July 20225 minutter over tre – den 7. juli 2022
8:50 – 12th October 202110 minutter i ni – den 12. oktober 2021
12:00 – 24th December 2020klokken tolv – den 24. december 2020
6:30 – 1st May 2025halv syv – den 1. maj 2025
9:45 – 3rd September 2024kvart i ti – den 3. september 2024
4:20 – 18th February 202320 minutter over fire – den 18. februar 2023
2:00 – 1st January 2026klokken to – den 1. januar 2026
2:15 – 15th March 2025kvart over to – den 15. marts 2025
2:30 – 31st December 2024halv tre – den 31. december 2024
2:45 – 23rd April 2023kvart i tre – den 23. april 2023
3:05 – 7th July 20225 minutter over tre – den 7. juli 2022
8:50 – 12th October 202110 minutter i ni – den 12. oktober 2021
12:00 – 24th December 2020klokken tolv – den 24. december 2020
6:30 – 1st May 2025halv syv – den 1. maj 2025
9:45 – 3rd September 2024kvart i ti – den 3. september 2024
4:20 – 18th February 202320 minutter over fire – den 18. februar 2023
2:00 – 1st January 2026klokken to – den 1. januar 2026
2:15 – 15th March 2025kvart over to – den 15. marts 2025
2:30 – 31st December 2024halv tre – den 31. december 2024
2:45 – 23rd April 2023kvart i tre – den 23. april 2023
3:05 – 7th July 20225 minutter over tre – den 7. juli 2022
8:50 – 12th October 202110 minutter i ni – den 12. oktober 2021
12:00 – 24th December 2020klokken tolv – den 24. december 2020
6:30 – 1st May 2025halv syv – den 1. maj 2025
9:45 – 3rd September 2024kvart i ti – den 3. september 2024
4:20 – 18th February 202320 minutter over fire – den 18. februar 2023
2:00 – 1st January 2026klokken to – den 1. januar 2026
2:15 – 15th March 2025kvart over to – den 15. marts 2025
2:30 – 31st December 2024halv tre – den 31. december 2024
2:45 – 23rd April 2023kvart i tre – den 23. april 2023
3:05 – 7th July 20225 minutter over tre – den 7. juli 2022
8:50 – 12th October 202110 minutter i ni – den 12. oktober 2021
12:00 – 24th December 2020klokken tolv – den 24. december 2020
6:30 – 1st May 2025halv syv – den 1. maj 2025
9:45 – 3rd September 2024kvart i ti – den 3. september 2024
4:20 – 18th February 202320 minutter over fire – den 18. februar 2023
2:00 – 1st January 2026klokken to – den 1. januar 2026
2:15 – 15th March 2025kvart over to – den 15. marts 2025
2:30 – 31st December 2024halv tre – den 31. december 2024
2:45 – 23rd April 2023kvart i tre – den 23. april 2023
3:05 – 7th July 20225 minutter over tre – den 7. juli 2022
8:50 – 12th October 202110 minutter i ni – den 12. oktober 2021
12:00 – 24th December 2020klokken tolv – den 24. december 2020
6:30 – 1st May 2025halv syv – den 1. maj 2025
9:45 – 3rd September 2024kvart i ti – den 3. september 2024
4:20 – 18th February 202320 minutter over fire – den 18. februar 2023
2:00 – 1st January 2026klokken to – den 1. januar 2026
2:15 – 15th March 2025kvart over to – den 15. marts 2025
2:30 – 31st December 2024halv tre – den 31. december 2024
2:45 – 23rd April 2023kvart i tre – den 23. april 2023
3:05 – 7th July 20225 minutter over tre – den 7. juli 2022
8:50 – 12th October 202110 minutter i ni – den 12. oktober 2021
12:00 – 24th December 2020klokken tolv – den 24. december 2020
6:30 – 1st May 2025halv syv – den 1. maj 2025
9:45 – 3rd September 2024kvart i ti – den 3. september 2024
4:20 – 18th February 202320 minutter over fire – den 18. februar 2023
2:00 – 1st January 2026klokken to – den 1. januar 2026
2:15 – 15th March 2025kvart over to – den 15. marts 2025
2:30 – 31st December 2024halv tre – den 31. december 2024
2:45 – 23rd April 2023kvart i tre – den 23. april 2023
3:05 – 7th July 20225 minutter over tre – den 7. juli 2022
8:50 – 12th October 202110 minutter i ni – den 12. oktober 2021
12:00 – 24th December 2020klokken tolv – den 24. december 2020
6:30 – 1st May 2025halv syv – den 1. maj 2025
9:45 – 3rd September 2024kvart i ti – den 3. september 2024
4:20 – 18th February 202320 minutter over fire – den 18. februar 2023

The module generates infinite random combinations – these are just a sample.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I say the time in Danish?

Danish uses a “half‑to” system: “halv tre” means half past two (2:30). Exact minutes are said as “minutter over” (past) or “minutter i” (to).

What is the correct date format in Danish?

Always “den” followed by the day number with a dot, the month name, and the year. Example: “den 5. marts 2026”.

Is there a difference between written and spoken Danish for time?

Spoken Danish often uses the “half‑to” system, while written may use “14:30”. This module teaches you the spoken form you’ll actually hear.

How do I say “half past” in Danish?

“Halv” + the next hour. For example, 2:30 is “halv tre” (half to three).

What about quarter past and quarter to?

“Kvart over” for quarter past, and “kvart i” for quarter to. Example: 2:15 → “kvart over to”, 2:45 → “kvart i tre”.

Why is the day number followed by a dot?

In Danish dates, the ordinal number uses a dot, like 1. for “first”. It’s similar to 1st, 2nd etc. in English.

Do Danes use a.m./p.m.?

No, Danes generally use the 24‑hour clock in writing, but in conversation they use the 12‑hour clock without a.m./p.m., relying on context.

How can I remember the months in Danish?

They are very similar to English: januar, februar, marts … december. Practice with our module!

What about years? How do I say them?

Years are said as whole numbers: 2026 is “to tusind og seksogtyve”.

Why does this module show both analog and digital clocks?

Analog helps you visualise the clock face, while digital reinforces the numeric time. Together they build a complete understanding.

About this module

This interactive module helps you practice writing full Danish datetime phrases – exactly as you’ll need them for exams (PD3, Studieprøven) and everyday life. You see an analog clock and a digital clock together with a random date. Your task: type the complete phrase in Danish, e.g. “den 5. marts 2026 klokken halv to”. Instant feedback tells you whether you’re right and shows the correct answer if you’re wrong.

The system covers all common time expressions: kvart over, halv, kvart i, minutter over, minutter i. It also handles the correct Danish date format with a dot after the day. Perfect for self‑study or as a supplement to classroom learning.