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Exact Current Time in Sweden

The current time in Sweden follows Central European Time (CET) during the winter months and Central European Summer Time (CEST) in summer.
As a Northern European nation, Sweden shares its time zone with countries like Germany, France, Norway, and Denmark, making international coordination smooth and predictable.

Sweden observes Daylight Saving Time (DST) every year, advancing clocks one hour forward in spring and setting them back in autumn.

👉 The standard time zone used for this page is:

  • IANA Time Zone: Europe/Stockholm

  • UTC Offset: UTC +1 (standard), UTC +2 (DST)

For global comparison, visit the current time overview or use our time converter tool.

Sweden Time Zone

Time ZoneExample CityUTC Offset
Central European Time (CET) / Central European Summer Time (CEST)StockholmUTC +1 / +2 (DST)

Sweden follows one unified time zone across the entire country, with no regional variations.

Daylight Saving Time in Sweden

  • DST starts: Last Sunday in March → clocks go forward 1 hour

  • DST ends: Last Sunday in October → clocks go back 1 hour

Sweden’s DST schedule aligns with the European Union, ensuring synchronization with other European countries throughout the year.

Popular Cities in Sweden & Their Time

CityTime ZoneTypical Offset
StockholmCET/CESTUTC +1 / +2
GothenburgCET/CESTUTC +1 / +2
MalmöCET/CESTUTC +1 / +2
UppsalaCET/CESTUTC +1 / +2
VästeråsCET/CESTUTC +1 / +2

All major Swedish cities follow the same time zone and DST schedule, ensuring consistent national timing.

Quick Facts About Sweden Time

  • Number of time zones: 1

  • Capital city: Stockholm

  • Default time zone: Central European Time (CET)

  • DST observed: Yes (March – October)

  • IANA ID: Europe/Stockholm

  • UTC offset: UTC +1 (standard), UTC +2 (DST)

Sweden’s timekeeping system provides clarity and consistency across industries, making it one of Europe’s most reliable time zone standards.

For more background, visit 👉 Time in Sweden — Wikipedia

Frequently Asked Questions

Looking for common questions about Sweden time? Check the FAQs below.
QHow many time zones does Sweden have?

Sweden uses only one official time zone, keeping the same clock nationwide.

QDoes Sweden observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes. Sweden observes DST from March to October, shifting one hour ahead during summer.

QWhat is Sweden’s official time zone?

The official zone is Central European Time (CET) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST) in summer.

QWhich city represents Sweden’s national time?

Stockholm, the capital, represents Sweden’s official time and is the country’s standard time reference.

QWhat is the IANA time zone ID for Sweden?

The IANA time zone ID is Europe/Stockholm, recognized globally for accurate timekeeping.