Current time in Sweden
Central European Summer Time (CEST) · UTC+2 · Capital: Stockholm
About Sweden
The Kingdom of Sweden is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. Bordered to the west with Norway and northeast with Finland. Surrounded by the eastern Gulf of Bothnia and the Baltic Sea. The straits Skagerrak and Kattegat southwest divide the Scandinavian peninsula from Denmark, which unites the two countries with the Öresund bridge.Sweden has a low population density except in the metropolitan areas of the south, and large areas in the hinterland covered by coniferous forests. The country has rich natural resources of water, timber and iron ore. Its citizens enjoy a high standard of living and the country is generally considered modern, politically liberal and with a strong welfare state.
The capital of Sweden is Stockholm. Other large cities are Gothenburg, Malmö and Uppsala.
Prevailing religion in Sweden is Lutheran Christianity. The majority belongs to the Church of Sweden.
The country, according to estimates in 2016, has a population of 9,858,794 people. According to estimates in 2015, life expectancy for men is 80.09 years, women 83.99 years and the total population of 81.98 years
The Swedish language is spoken by 9.8 million inhabitants in Sweden and 290,000 in Finland.
Sweden maintains its own currency, the Swedish krona (SEK), a result of the Swedes having rejected the euro in a referendum.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Sweden in?
Sweden uses Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+2 at the moment.
How many time zones does Sweden have?
Sweden has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC+2 right now.
Does Sweden observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Sweden changes its clocks for daylight saving time and is currently on Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2. Clocks go back 1 hour on 25 October 2026, to UTC+1.
What time is it in Stockholm right now?
Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, is on Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between Sweden and London?
Sweden is currently 1 hour ahead of London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Sweden and New York?
Sweden is currently 6 hours ahead of New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call Sweden?
Office hours in Sweden (9:00–17:00 local time) are 08:00–16:00 in London and 03:00–11:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in Europe are on the same time as Sweden?
Right now these countries in Europe share UTC+2: Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark….
What is the dialling code for Sweden?
The international dialling code for Sweden is +46.