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Current Time in Sweden

Local time right now in all major cities in Sweden. Currency: SEK · Calling code: +46

Stockholm

Europe/Stockholm · GMT+2

12:49:08 AM

Sun, May 3

Sunrise/Sunset

Gothenburg

Europe/Stockholm · GMT+2

12:49:08 AM

Sun, May 3

Sunrise/Sunset

Malmö

Europe/Stockholm · GMT+2

12:49:08 AM

Sun, May 3

Sunrise/Sunset

About Sweden Time Zones

Primary Timezone
Europe/Stockholm
Total Time Zones
1
Capital City
Stockholm
Country Code
SE
Region
Europe

About Sweden's Time Zones

Sweden operates on a single time zone, Europe/Stockholm. The capital city, Stockholm, uses this time zone year-round, which currently observes Daylight Saving Time. Whether you are scheduling meetings, planning travel, or tracking business hours, all major cities in Sweden share the same UTC offset (GMT+2).

Daylight Saving Time Status

Sweden's primary time zone (Europe/Stockholm) observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks adjust seasonally, so UTC offsets may change. DST is currently active.

Time Differences from Sweden

CityUTC OffsetDifference
New York(ET)GMT-46h ahead
London(GMT)GMT+11h ahead
Tokyo(JST)GMT+97h behind
Sydney(AEST)GMT+108h behind
Dubai(GST)GMT+42h behind

Best Time to Call Sweden

From United States (ET)

9 AM–12 PM

From Europe (CET)

9 AM–6 PM

Did You Know?

  • ·Sweden observes Central European Time (CET) at UTC+1 in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST) at UTC+2 in summer, despite parts of the country lying above the Arctic Circle.
  • ·In northern Sweden, the midnight sun lasts from late May to mid-July, yet the country still observes DST in compliance with EU rules — meaning clock changes have a more pronounced social impact in the south than in the far north.
  • ·Stockholm is 1 hour ahead of London, 6 hours ahead of New York (EST), and 8 hours behind Tokyo, giving Sweden's internationally active tech and gaming industries a favorable timezone for transatlantic and pan-European collaboration.

Explore More About Sweden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sweden spans multiple time zones including Europe/Stockholm.
DST observance varies. Check individual city pages for the current UTC offset and DST status for specific cities in Sweden.
Sweden's primary time zone is Europe/Stockholm. The exact UTC offset depends on the time of year and specific location.
Sweden has 1 time zone(s) used across its major cities.
Stockholm is the capital of Sweden. It operates on the Europe/Stockholm time zone.
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Sweden's primary timezone is 6h ahead of New York (ET).
Sweden's primary timezone is 1h ahead of London (GMT/BST).
The best window is 9 AM–12 PM Eastern Time — both the US East Coast and Sweden are within business hours (9 AM–6 PM) during this period.
The best window is 9 AM–6 PM Central European Time — both Central Europe and Sweden are within business hours (9 AM–6 PM) during this period.
Sweden's primary timezone is 7h behind Tokyo (JST, UTC+9).
Sweden's primary timezone is 8h behind Sydney (AEST/AEDT, UTC+10/+11).
The best window is 4 PM–6 PM Japan Standard Time — both Japan and Sweden are within business hours (9 AM–6 PM) during this period.
Sweden uses Central European Summer Time (IANA identifier: Europe/Stockholm).

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