Current Time in Gothenburg, Sweden
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
CESTUTC+2
Gothenburg time zone
Time Zone
Central European Summer Time (CEST)
IANA: Europe/Stockholm
UTC Offset
UTC+2
Daylight Saving Time
In effect (CEST)
Ends Oct 25, 2026
Coordinates
57.71° N, 11.97° E
Sunrise
6:50 AM
Sunset
7:20 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 30 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Gothenburg to New York | -6 hours | |
| Gothenburg to London | -1 hour | |
| Gothenburg to Dubai | +2 hours | |
| Gothenburg to New Delhi | +3 hours 30 minutes | |
| Gothenburg to Tokyo | +7 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Gothenburg. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Gothenburg
What time zone is Gothenburg in?
Gothenburg is on Central European Time (IANA time zone Europe/Stockholm). It uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) as standard time and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) during daylight saving time.
Does Gothenburg observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 29, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 3:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Gothenburg and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 6 hours behind Gothenburg. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gothenburg?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:50 AM and sets at 7:20 PM local time, giving 12 hours 30 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Sweden on the same time as Gothenburg?
Yes. Sweden uses a single time zone, so Gothenburg has the same local time as the rest of the country.