Current Time in Sweden
Sweden uses Europe/Stockholm (UTC+01:00) and observes daylight saving time. See the live time across Sweden below.
Time across Sweden
1 cities trackedSweden is in a single time zone — Europe/Stockholm (UTC+01:00). The country observes daylight saving time, setting clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.
| City | Local Time | Timezone |
|---|---|---|
| StockholmCapital | --:-- | Europe/Stockholm · +01:00ARN |
Public Holidays in Sweden
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Nyårsdagen | public |
| Jan 6 | Epiphany | Trettondedag jul | public |
| Mar 29 | Good Friday | LÃ¥ngfredagen | public |
| Apr 1 | Easter Monday | Annandag påsk | public |
| May 1 | May Day | Första maj | public |
| May 9 | Ascension Day | Kristi himmelsfärdsdag | public |
| Jun 6 | National Day | Sveriges nationaldag | public |
| Jun 21 | Midsummer Eve | Midsommarafton | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Juldagen | public |
| Dec 26 | Boxing Day | Annandag jul | public |
Stockholm vs the World
Current time difference between Stockholm, Sweden and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Stockholm |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 9:09 AM | UTC−4 | 6h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:09 PM | UTC+1 | 1h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:09 PM | UTC+4 | 2h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 6:39 PM | UTC+5:30 | 3h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:09 PM | UTC+8 | 6h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 10:09 PM | UTC+9 | 7h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:09 PM | UTC+10 | 8h behind |
Business Hours in Stockholm (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Stockholm, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Stockholm | 5:00 PM in Stockholm |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| London | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| Dubai | 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 12:30 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Singapore | 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| Sydney | 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Sweden in?
Sweden uses Europe/Stockholm (UTC+01:00) and observes daylight saving time (DST) in the summer months.
What time is it in Sweden right now?
The current time in Stockholm is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Sweden observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes — Sweden moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn (DST is observed on Europe/Stockholm).
How many time zones does Sweden have?
Sweden has 1 time zone (Europe/Stockholm).
What is Sweden's UTC / GMT offset?
Sweden is in Europe/Stockholm (UTC+01:00), and switches between UTC+01:00 in winter and UTC+02:00 in summer for daylight saving.
Is the time the same throughout Sweden?
Yes — the whole of Sweden shares one time zone (Europe/Stockholm, UTC+01:00).
What is the time difference between Sweden and India?
Sweden (UTC+01:00) is 3 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.