Country guide
Denmark Business etiquette and meeting customs
Europe/Copenhagen
What kind of meeting?
Strict punctuality
Arrive on time or a few minutes early — being late makes a poor impression.
Meeting Culture
Recommended duration30-45 min
Communication StyleInformal, direct
Greeting StyleFirm handshake
Daily Schedule
Work Hours08:00 – 16:00
Breakfast07:00 – 08:00
Lunch11:30 – 12:30
Dinner18:00 – 19:00
Sleep23:00 – 07:00
Tips for Meetings
For the kind of meeting you chose above.
Dress Code
Smart casual
Tone
Informal, efficient, egalitarian
- ·First names are used even with senior leaders
- ·Meetings are efficient — stick to the agenda
- ·Respect the 16:00 cutoff for work-related meetings
General Tips
- ·Be punctual — Danes value efficiency
- ·Hygge extends to workplace culture
- ·First names used quickly
- ·Work-life balance is a priority
Cultural Notes
- ·Work-life balance prioritized
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