Current Time in Sweden
Live clock showing the exact time in Sweden right now. Check what week it is, timezone information, and important Swedish calendar dates.
Sweden Time Zone
Winter Time (CET)
Central European Time (CET)
UTC+1
Last Sunday in October to last Sunday in March
Summer Time (CEST)
Central European Summer Time (CEST)
UTC+2
Last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October
What Week Is It in Sweden?
Standard: ISO 8601
Sweden follows the ISO 8601 standard where Monday is the first day of the week
Week numbers are commonly used in Sweden for business and scheduling
Important Swedish Calendar Dates
New Year's Day
January 1
Public holiday marking the start of the new year
Epiphany
January 6
Traditional Christian holiday, public holiday in Sweden
Walpurgis Night
April 30
Traditional spring celebration with bonfires and singing
Labour Day
May 1
International Workers' Day, public holiday
National Day
June 6
Sweden's national day and flag day
Midsummer Eve
June varies 19-25
Most important Swedish holiday celebrating summer solstice
Crayfish Season
August (Week 32)
Traditional crayfish parties begin
Daylight Saving Ends
October (Last Sunday)
Clocks move back one hour to CET (UTC+1)
All Saints' Day
November (First Saturday between Oct 31 - Nov 6)
Public holiday honoring all saints and remembering the deceased
Saint Lucia Day
December 13
Festival of lights celebrating Saint Lucia
Christmas Eve
December 24
Main Christmas celebration in Sweden
Christmas Days
December 25-26
Public holidays for Christmas
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Stockholm, Sweden right now?
The current time in Stockholm is displayed in the live clock above. Stockholm follows the same time as all of Sweden.
What timezone is Sweden in?
Sweden is in Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) during winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) during summer months.
What week is it in Sweden?
Sweden follows the ISO 8601 standard for week numbering. The current week number is shown in the week information section above.
Do all Swedish cities have the same time?
Yes, all of Sweden operates on a single time zone. Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, and all other Swedish cities have the same time.
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