Current Time in Sweden

About Sweden's Time Zone

Sweden follows Central European Time (CET) during standard time, which is UTC+1, and Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+2, during Daylight Saving Time.

All of Sweden, including its major cities Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö, follows the same time zone. The country observes Daylight Saving Time, advancing clocks forward by one hour on the last Sunday of March and moving them backward on the last Sunday of October.

Major Cities in Sweden

Stockholm - The capital and largest city of Sweden
Gothenburg (Göteborg) - The second-largest city in Sweden
Malmö - The third-largest city located in southern Sweden
Uppsala - A university city north of Stockholm
Västerås - One of Sweden's oldest cities
Örebro - A city in south central Sweden

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Stockholm, Sweden right now?

The current time in Stockholm, Sweden is displayed in the live clock above.

Does Sweden observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, Sweden observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks are set forward by one hour on the last Sunday in March and backward by one hour on the last Sunday in October.

Are there different time zones within Sweden?

No, the entire country of Sweden operates on a single time zone - Central European Time (CET) during winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST) during summer.

What is the time difference between Sweden and the US?

Sweden is generally 6-9 hours ahead of the United States, depending on the US time zone and whether Daylight Saving Time is in effect in either country.

What time is it in Gothenburg, Sweden?

Gothenburg follows the same time as the rest of Sweden, so the time in Gothenburg is exactly the same as shown in the clock above.

What time is it in Malmö, Sweden?

Malmö is in the same time zone as the rest of Sweden. The current time in Malmö is displayed in the live clock above.