Current local time in Kristianstad, Sweden
CEST · UTC+02:00 · Central European Summer Time
About Kristianstad
Kristianstad, Skåne, Sweden uses the Central European Summer Time time zone (Europe/Stockholm), currently UTC+02:00. Population: about 39,762.
| Country: | Sweden |
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| State / region: | Skåne |
| Coordinates: | 56°02′N / 14°09′E |
| Population: | 39,762 |
| Currency: | Swedish krona (SEK) |
| Languages: | Swedish |
| Country calling code: | +46 |
Time zone in Kristianstad
| IANA time zone: | Europe/Stockholm |
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| Time zone name: | Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+02:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Kristianstad is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 03:00 to 02:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
Sunrise and sunset in Kristianstad today
| Sunrise: | 07:49 |
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| Sunset: | 17:46 |
| Solar noon: | 12:47 |
| Day length: | 9h 56m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:11 – 18:24 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Kristianstad
- London+1 hKristianstad is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hKristianstad is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hKristianstad is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Kristianstad time
What time zone is Kristianstad in?
Kristianstad uses the IANA time zone Europe/Stockholm (Central European Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Kristianstad observe daylight saving time?
Kristianstad is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
What is the time difference between Kristianstad and London?
Right now Kristianstad is 1 hour ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Kristianstad and New York?
Right now Kristianstad is 6 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.