Current Time in Sweden
Sweden uses Central European Time, with daylight saving time.
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
CESTUTC+2
Sweden time zone
Central European Time
Central European Summer Time (CEST)
--:--UTC+2- Daylight saving
- In effect (CEST)
- Cities
- Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö
IANA time zone: Europe/Stockholm.
Major cities in Sweden
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden to New York | -6 hours | |
| Sweden to London | -1 hour | |
| Sweden to Dubai | +2 hours | |
| Sweden to New Delhi | +3 hours 30 minutes | |
| Sweden to Tokyo | +7 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Sweden: FAQs
What time zone is Sweden in?
Sweden uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1), switching to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) for daylight saving time.
Does Sweden observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, Central European Time starts daylight saving time on Sunday, March 29, 2026 and ends it on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
What is the time difference between Sweden and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 6 hours behind Sweden. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Stockholm, the capital?
Stockholm is on Central European Time, currently CEST (UTC+2). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Stockholm page.