Current time in Stockholm
The current time in Stockholm, Sweden is shown live on this page. Stockholm is in the Europe/Stockholm timezone, which has a UTC offset of UTC+02:00 (GMT+2). Stockholm observes daylight saving time, switching between CET (UTC+02:00) and CEST (UTC0:01) annually. Stockholm has a population of approximately 975,551 people. Stockholm uses SEK and the international calling code for Sweden is ++46.
Now in SE
Stockholm, Sweden
Timezone
Europe/Stockholm
UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Standard
CET
DST
CEST
Local time guide
Time in Stockholm for calls, travel, and planning
Use this page when you need the live local time in Stockholm for meetings, travel plans, event schedules, support hours, or international calls. London is currently 1 hour behind Stockholm. New York is currently 6 hours behind Stockholm.
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Timezone
Europe/Stockholm
UTC Offset
UTC+02:00
Abbreviation
GMT+2
DST
Observing now
Region
Northern Europe
Country
Sweden
State / Area
Stockholm County
Calling Code
+46
Nearest timezone boundary
Closest city in a different timezone
The nearest major city that uses a different timezone is Tallinn, approximately 379 km away. Tallinn uses the Europe/Tallinn timezone. When it is the current time in Stockholm, the time in Tallinn is different by 1 hours.
City profile
Useful local details for Stockholm
Stockholm is located in Stockholm County, Sweden, in the Europe continent. The primary language spoken here is SV. The city has a population of approximately 975,551, ranking it #235 in Sweden by size. For timezone purposes, Stockholm uses Europe/Stockholm (UTC+02:00). It observes daylight saving time, switching between CET and CEST depending on the time of year.
Travel and calls
Daylight Saving Time
Stockholm observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks spring forward on April 1 (from GMT+2 to GMT+2) and clocks fall back on October 26 (from GMT+1 to GMT+1).
Currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
Time comparison
When it is midnight in Stockholm
Here is what time it is in other major cities when it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Stockholm. This is useful for planning calls and understanding the time difference at a fixed reference point.
Daylight hours
Approximate daylight in Stockholm
Based on Stockholm's latitude (59.3°N), the estimated daylight duration for this month is approximately 18.2 hours, with sunrise around 2:54 AM and sunset around 9:06 PM. At this latitude, daylight hours vary significantly between summer and winter, with much longer days in summer and shorter days in winter.
Best time to call
Planning calls with Stockholm
For work calls, the standard business window in Stockholm is roughly 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT+2. If the other party is in a distant timezone, verify the exact date before sending a calendar invite — daylight saving transitions can shift the overlap by an hour without warning.
Business hours in Stockholm (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM) overlap with London starting at 9:00 AM. The best window for calls between these two cities is 8 hours per day. Business hours overlap: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Stockholm time.
Local planning notes
Best call window
The optimal window for calls between Stockholm and London is 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Stockholm time (8 overlapping hours).
Daylight saving impact
Stockholm switches between CET and CEST each year. Recurring meetings may shift by an hour during transitions. Upcoming transitions: spring forward on April 1, fall back on October 26.
Travel essentials
For travel and business planning, Stockholm uses SEK and the calling code for Sweden is +46. Languages spoken here include SV. The city has a population of around 975,551, making it a local reference point for timezone planning in Northern Europe.
Timezone context
The nearest timezone boundary is 379 km away at Tallinn (EET). This is a moderate distance, but the timezone difference can affect daily coordination.
Popular conversions
Convert from Stockholm
The most relevant time conversions for Stockholm are with nearby Northern Europe cities and major global hubs in different timezones.
Timezone boundaries nearby
Cities near Stockholm in different timezones
The closest cities that operate in a different timezone than Stockholm. Useful for understanding where the timezone boundary falls and how local times differ just a short distance away.
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