How To Call Sweden From US
Quick Reference Summary
To call Sweden from the United States:
011 + 46 + Area Code (without leading 0) + Local Number
Examples:
- For Stockholm landline: 011 + 46 + 8 + XXXXXX (6-8 digits)
- For Swedish mobile phone: 011 + 46 + 70 + XXXXXX (7 digits)
When it’s 12 PM (noon) in New York (EST), it’s 6 PM in Sweden (6 hours ahead).
How to Call a Landline in Sweden
Making a call to a Swedish landline from the United States requires following a specific dialing pattern:
- Dial the US exit code: 011
- Dial Sweden’s country code: 46
- Dial the area code without the leading zero (Swedish area codes normally start with 0 when dialed domestically)
- Dial the local phone number (typically 6-8 digits)
For example, if you’re calling a Stockholm number that would be written as 08 1234 567 in Sweden, you would dial 011 46 8 1234 567 from the United States.
The most important thing to remember is to drop the leading zero from the area code when calling from abroad. This zero is only used for domestic calls within Sweden.
How to Call a Mobile Phone in Sweden
Calling a Swedish mobile phone follows the same pattern as landlines but uses different prefixes:
- Dial the US exit code: 011
- Dial Sweden’s country code: 46
- Dial the mobile prefix without the leading zero (Swedish mobile prefixes begin with 07 domestically)
- Dial the rest of the mobile number (typically 7 digits)
For example, if the Swedish mobile number is 070 123 4567, you would dial 011 46 70 123 4567 from the US.
Swedish mobile numbers generally start with 07, followed by another digit that indicates the mobile service provider. Common mobile prefixes include 070, 072, 073, and 076.
Understanding Swedish Phone Numbers
Swedish phone numbers vary in length, which can sometimes cause confusion for international callers.
Landline Numbers
Swedish landline numbers consist of:
- An area code (starting with 0, ranging from 1-4 digits)
- A local number (length varies, typically 6-8 digits)
The total length of a Swedish phone number (including the area code) is usually 9 digits, but this can vary.
Mobile Numbers
Swedish mobile numbers have:
- A mobile prefix (starting with 07)
- A subscriber number (typically 7 digits)
Total digits: 10 (including mobile prefix with the leading 0)
Area Codes for Major Swedish Cities and Regions
When calling Sweden, you need to include the area code as part of your call, but remember to drop the leading zero. Here are the area codes for major Swedish cities:
| City / Region(s) | Area Code (Dial after +46) |
|---|---|
| Alingsås | 322 |
| Alunda | 174 |
| Alvesta | 470, 472 |
| Åmål | 532 |
| Anderstorp | 371 |
| Änge | 690 |
| Ängelholm | 431 |
| Arboga | 589 |
| Arjeplog | 953 |
| Arvika | 570 |
| Arvidsjaur | 960 |
| Åre | 647 |
| Årjäng | 573 |
| Askersund | 583 |
| Avesta | 226 |
| Bålsta | 171 |
| Båstad | 431 |
| Bengtsfors | 531 |
| Bergsjö | 652 |
| Björna | 662 |
| Boden | 921 |
| Bollnäs | 278 |
| Borgholm (Öland) | 485 |
| Borlänge | 243 |
| Borås | 33 |
| Bräcke | 693 |
| Bredbyn | 661 |
| Bureå | 913 |
| Burträsk | 914 |
| Bygdeå | 932 |
| Charlottenberg | 571 |
| Degerfors | 586 |
| Delsbo | 653 |
| Dorotea | 942 |
| Ed | 534 |
| Edsbyn | 271 |
| Eksjö | 381 |
| Enköping | 171 |
| Eskilstuna | 16 |
| Eslöv | 413 |
| Fagersta | 223 |
| Falkenberg | 346 |
| Falköping | 515 |
| Falun | 23 |
| Färgelanda | 528 |
| Färila | 657 |
| Färjestaden (Öland) | 485 |
| Filipstad | 590 |
| Fjugesta | 585 |
| Flen | 157 |
| Floda | 302 |
| Forshaga | 54 |
| Fränsta | 691 |
| Funäsdalen | 684 |
| Gällivare | 970 |
| Gamleby | 493 |
| Gävle | 26 |
| Gislaved | 371 |
| Gnesta | 158 |
| Göteborg (Gothenburg) | 31 |
| Gotland (Visby) | 498 |
| Gränna | 390 |
| Grästorp | 514 |
| Grums | 552 |
| Gullspång | 551 |
| Hagfors | 563 |
| Hallstahammar | 220 |
| Halmstad | 35 |
| Hammarö | 54 |
| Hammarstrand | 695 |
| Haparanda | 927 |
| Härnösand | 611 |
| Hässleholm | 451 |
| Heby | 224 |
| Hede | 684 |
| Hedemora | 225 |
| Helsingborg | 42 |
| Herrljunga | 513 |
| Hindås | 301 |
| Hjo | 503 |
| Höganäs | 42 |
| Hofors | 297 |
| Höör | 413 |
| Hörby | 415 |
| Horndal | 291 |
| Hudiksvall | 650 |
| Hultsfred | 495 |
| Hyltebruk | 345 |
| Hällefors | 591 |
| Huskvarna | 36 |
| Husum | 663 |
| Jönköping | 36 |
| Jörn | 918 |
| Jokkmokk | 971 |
| Kalix | 923 |
| Kalmar | 480 |
| Karesuando | 981 |
| Karlsborg | 505 |
| Karlshamn | 454 |
| Karlskoga | 586 |
| Karlskrona | 455 |
| Karlstad | 54 |
| Katrineholm | 150 |
| Kil | 554 |
| Kinna | 320 |
| Kiruna | 980 |
| Kisa | 494 |
| Klippan | 435 |
| Köping | 221 |
| Kopparberg | 580 |
| Kramfors | 612 |
| Kristianstad | 44 |
| Kristinehamn | 550 |
| Krokom | 640 |
| Kungälv | 303 |
| Kungsbacka | 300 |
| Kungsör | 227 |
| Laholm | 430 |
| Landskrona | 418 |
| Laxå | 584 |
| Leksand | 247 |
| Lerum | 302 |
| Lessebo | 478 |
| Lidköping | 510 |
| Lindesberg | 581 |
| Linköping | 13 |
| Ljungby | 372 |
| Ljusdal | 651 |
| Ludvika | 240 |
| Luleå | 920 |
| Lund | 46 |
| Lycksele | 950 |
| Lysekil | 523 |
| Malå | 941 |
| Malmberget | 975 |
| Malmö | 40 |
| Malung | 280 |
| Mariefred | 152 |
| Mariannelund | 496 |
| Mariestad | 501 |
| Markaryd | 433 |
| Marstrand | 303 |
| Mellerud | 530 |
| Mjölby | 142 |
| Mora | 250 |
| Motala | 141 |
| Mullsjö | 392 |
| Munkedal | 524 |
| Nässjö | 380 |
| Nora | 587 |
| Nordmaling | 930 |
| Norrköping | 11 |
| Norrtälje | 176 |
| Norsjö | 916 |
| Nybro | 481 |
| Nyköping | 155 |
| Ödeshög | 144 |
| Öland (general) | 485 |
| Olofström | 454 |
| Orsa | 251 |
| Örbyhus | 295 |
| Örebro | 19 |
| Örnsköldsvik | 660 |
| Orust | 304 |
| Osby | 479 |
| Oskarshamn | 491 |
| Östersund | 63 |
| Östhammar | 173 |
| Oxelösund | 155 |
| Pajala | 978 |
| Perstorp | 435 |
| Piteå | 911 |
| Porjus | 976 |
| Ramsele | 624 |
| Råneå | 924 |
| Rättvik | 247, 248 |
| Rimbo | 175 |
| Robertsfors | 934 |
| Ronneby | 457 |
| Ryd | 459 |
| Säffle | 533 |
| Sala | 224 |
| Sälen | 280 |
| Sandviken | 290 |
| Sävsjö | 382 |
| Simrishamn | 414 |
| Sjöbo | 416 |
| Skänninge | 142 |
| Skara | 511 |
| Skärplinge | 294 |
| Skellefteå | 910 |
| Skinnskatteberg | 222 |
| Skövde | 500 |
| Skurup | 411 |
| Smedjebacken | 240 |
| Söderhamn | 270 |
| Sollefteå | 620 |
| Sölvesborg | 456 |
| Sorsele | 952 |
| Stenungsund | 304 |
| Stockholm | 8 |
| Storfors | 553 |
| Storuman | 940 |
| Strängnäs | 152 |
| Strömstad | 525, 526 |
| Stugun | 696 |
| Sundsvall | 60 |
| Sunne | 565 |
| Svalöv | 418 |
| Sveg | 680 |
| Svenljunga | 325 |
| Svenstavik | 644 |
| Tärnaby | 954 |
| Tibro | 504 |
| Tidaholm | 502 |
| Tierp | 292, 293 |
| Timrå | 60 |
| Tjörn | 304 |
| Tomelilla | 417 |
| Töreboda | 506 |
| Torsås | 486 |
| Torsby | 560 |
| Torshälla | 16 |
| Torup | 345 |
| Tranemo | 325 |
| Tranås | 140 |
| Trelleborg | 410 |
| Trollhättan | 520 |
| Trosa | 156 |
| Uddevalla | 522 |
| Ullånger | 613 |
| Ulricehamn | 321 |
| Umeå | 90 |
| Upplands Väsby (in 08) | 8 |
| Uppsala | 18 |
| Uppvidinge | 474 |
| Vadstena | 143 |
| Vaggeryd | 393 |
| Vålberg | 555 |
| Valdemarsvik | 123 |
| Vännäs | 935 |
| Vansbro | 281 |
| Vara | 512 |
| Varberg | 340 |
| Värnamo | 370 |
| Vänersborg | 521 |
| Västerås | 21 |
| Västervik | 490 |
| Växjö | 470 |
| Vemdalen | 682 |
| Vetlanda | 383 |
| Vilhelmina | 951 |
| Vimmerby | 492 |
| Vindeln | 933 |
| Vingåker | 159 |
| Visby (Gotland) | 498 |
| Vuollerim | 977 |
| Ystad | 411 |
| Älmhult | 476 |
| Älvsbyn | 929 |
Mobile Phone Prefixes (Non-Geographic)
Remember, numbers starting with these prefixes are mobile phones and are not tied to a specific location. Drop the leading ‘0’ when dialing internationally.
| Mobile Prefix (Dial after +46) |
|---|
| 70 |
| 71 |
| 72 |
| 73 |
| 76 |
| 79 |
When calling a Swedish mobile from the US, always drop the leading zero: 011 46 7X XXX XXXX.
Time Difference
Sweden follows Central European Time (CET), which is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer (when Daylight Saving Time is in effect).
The time difference between the US and Sweden depends on your location in the US and the time of year:
- Eastern Time (ET): Sweden is 6 hours ahead (winter) or 5 hours ahead (summer)
- Central Time (CT): Sweden is 7 hours ahead (winter) or 6 hours ahead (summer)
- Mountain Time (MT): Sweden is 8 hours ahead (winter) or 7 hours ahead (summer)
- Pacific Time (PT): Sweden is 9 hours ahead (winter) or 8 hours ahead (summer)
Sweden changes to Daylight Saving Time on the last Sunday in March and back to Standard Time on the last Sunday in October, the same schedule as the rest of Europe.
Special Numbers to Know
Service Numbers
- 020: Free numbers (cannot typically be called from the US)
- 0900, 0939, 0944: Premium rate numbers (cannot be called from abroad)
- 077: Business rate numbers (may be callable internationally by dropping the leading 0)
Emergency Numbers
- 112: European Emergency Number (equivalent to 911 in the US)
- 114 14: Non-emergency police
- 1177: Medical advice
These emergency numbers cannot be dialed with the international format from outside Sweden.
Calling Business Extensions
When calling a Swedish business with extensions:
- Dial the full international number as usual
- Wait for the automated system to answer
- Listen for English prompts (very common in Sweden) or enter the extension when prompted
Swedish businesses typically have excellent English proficiency, making it easy for English-speaking callers to navigate phone systems.
Best Time to Call
Given the time difference, planning your call to Sweden requires some consideration:
- US East Coast to Sweden:
- Best time: 8 AM – 12 PM EST (2 PM – 6 PM in Sweden)
- Business hours in Sweden: 9 AM – 5 PM (3 AM – 11 AM EST)
- US West Coast to Sweden:
- Best time: 9 AM – 12 PM PST (6 PM – 9 PM in Sweden)
- Business hours in Sweden: 9 AM – 5 PM (12 AM – 8 AM PST)
Swedish business hours are typically 8 or 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday. Many businesses close earlier on Fridays, especially in summer.
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