Time in Sweden
Capital · Stockholm
Time zone in Sweden
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe/Stockholm Central European Summer Time |
UTC+02:00 | In effect | Stockholm |
About Sweden
| Official name: | Kingdom of Sweden |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Stockholm |
| Region: | Europe · Northern Europe |
| Population: | 10,596,652 |
| Currency: | Swedish krona (SEK, ko) |
| Calling code: | +46 |
| Languages: | Swedish |
| ISO codes: | SE / SWE |
| Internet domain: | .se |
Cities in Sweden
- Jakobsberg
- Visby
- Katrineholm
- Ängelholm
- Vänersborg
- Björlanda
- Piteå
- Lidköping
- Enköping
- Huskvarna
- Västervik
- Gustavsberg
- Karlshamn
- Norrtälje
- Hässleholm
- Värnamo
- Ystad
- Kungsbacka
- Eslöv
- Kristinehamn
- Härnösand
- Köping
- Oskarshamn
- Nässjö
- Mölnlycke
- Falköping
- Kiruna
- Boden
- Kumla
- Mariestad
- Hudiksvall
- Tullinge
- Västra Frölunda
- Ljungby
- Orust
- Staffanstorp
- Ludvika
- Kinna
Public holidays in Sweden 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — nyårsdagen
- 6 Jan — trettondedag jul
- 3 Apr — långfredagen
- 5 Apr — påskdagen
- 6 Apr — annandag påsk
- 1 May — första maj
- 14 May — Kristi himmelsfärdsdag
- 24 May — pingstdagen
Frequently asked questions about time in Sweden
How many time zones does Sweden have?
Sweden uses one time zone: Central European Summer Time (Europe/Stockholm, currently UTC+02:00).
Does Sweden use daylight saving time?
Yes — 1 of Sweden’s 1 time zones change their clocks in the next 12 months. Each city page shows its next clock change.
What time is it in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden?
See the live clock on the Stockholm time page. Stockholm uses Europe/Stockholm.