Current time in Sweden
Local time in Sweden
The time in Sweden is 1 hour ahead of UTC. The current timezone in Sweden is Central European Time (CET). Sweden is currently observing Standard Time (DST) also known as winter time. Daylight Saving Time in Sweden starts at March 26, 2023.
Details for the time in Sweden
| Current time | 11:03 a.m.
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| Time zone |
Central European Time (CET)
DST: Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
| IANA time zone | Europe/Stockholm |
| Your time difference | 1 hour ahead of UTC |
| UTC time difference | UTC+1 1 hour ahead of UTC |
Sweden Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Sweden uses Daylight Saving Time. In the table below you can find out when DST begins and when DST ends in Sweden.
| Last DST ended at |
Oct. 30, 2022 Sets the clock back 1 hour |
| Next DST starts at |
March 26, 2023 Sets the clock forward 1 hour |
| DST is ending at |
Oct. 29, 2023 Sets the clock back 1 hour |
Sweden
Sweden uses Central European Time CET and Central European Sumer Time CEST. CET is UTC +0100 and CEST is UTC +0200. Sweden's latitude and longitude is 62° 00' N and 15° 00' E. Therefore being one hour ahead of UTC is perfect for Sweden. The country does observe daylight savings time. This is especially useful for the South of the country. In the North there is enough light during summer without it.
Important cities in Sweden
The current time in some important cities in Sweden is shown below.
Time in Sweden