How do I call Sweden from abroad?

To call Sweden, dial your country's exit code, followed by the country code +46, and then the local phone number.

What is the country calling code for Sweden?

The country calling code for Sweden is +46. To call Sweden from abroad, dial +46 followed by the local phone number.

What timezone is Sweden in?

Sweden is in the UTC+01:00 timezone.

What currency is used in Sweden?

The official currency of Sweden is the Swedish krona (kr). This is the primary currency used for all transactions in the country.

What is the capital city of Sweden?

The capital city of Sweden is Stockholm. It serves as the political and administrative center of the country.

How do I make cheap calls to Sweden?

To make affordable calls to Sweden from abroad, use CallTuv's browser-based calling service. Simply dial +46 followed by the local number. No app download required, and our rates are significantly cheaper than traditional phone carriers.

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How to Call Sweden

Calling Sweden: [exit code] 46 [local number].

Sweden Country Code: +46

ISO: SE

SWE

Quick answer

To call Sweden, dial your international exit code, then 46, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 46 70 123 45 67.

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Dialing format

00 46 70 123 45 67

Exit code • Country code • Local number

Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Sweden correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in Sweden - whether you’re calling Stockholm or anywhere else.

Step-by-Step Dialing Guide

Follow these simple steps to make a call to Sweden from anywhere in the world

International Guide

Dial your country's exit code

Start with your country's international dialing prefix (often 00 or 011, or use + on mobile).

Add Sweden's country code

Dial the country code +46 for Sweden.

Enter the local phone number

Dial the local phone number in Sweden (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).

Complete dialing format

Full format: [exit code] 46 [local number] - For example: 00 46 612 345 678

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International Dialing Format

004670 123 45 67

Exit Code•Country Code•Phone Number

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+4670 123 45 67

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Calling Sweden: Calling Code, Local Time & More

Calling Code

+46

Capital of Sweden

Stockholm

Region

Europe (Northern Europe)

Currency of Sweden

Swedish krona (kr)

Sweden Time Zones

UTC+01:00

Current time

Your time

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Sweden

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Sweden is --

Sweden at a Glance

Sweden, located in Northern Europe, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Stockholm, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 11M.

The official currency is the Swedish krona (kr). When calling Sweden, the country code is +46. The country observes the UTC+01:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Swedish.

Destination Calling Profile: Sweden

Population

11M

Population Rank

#87 of 230

Language Footprint

Swedish

Time Zone Footprint

UTC+01:00

City/Area Code Coverage

264 locations listed

Dial Code Status

Exclusive code in dataset

Sweden currently has a 9-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +46.

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Route planning details: Sweden

Use this route profile to plan a real international call to Sweden, including dialing format, timing, and destination context.

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Your location

Sweden

Common exit code: 00 or +Sweden calling code: +46Time difference: N/A

For most international calls, start with your exit code or the plus sign, then dial +46 before the local Sweden number.

Use Sweden local business hours as the safest reference point before placing the call.

Sweden dialing details

Sweden is represented here by SE/SWE, Stockholm, Northern Europe, about 11M people, Swedish krona (kr), and primary language context of Swedish.

Destination calling code: +46. Destination time zones: UTC+01:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.

Sweden call planning

This destination-first route depends on the caller's local exit code plus +46. For business calls, use Sweden's local workday as the default timing reference.

Dialing sequence: exit code +46 local number. Business-hour window: Use destination business hours. Time relationship: N/A.

Destination market: Sweden is in Northern Europe, with Stockholm as a main administrative center. Calls may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 11M. Primary language context: Swedish. Local billing and everyday prices use Swedish krona (kr).

Route context: This page is destination-first, so the most important planning variables are Sweden's country code, local timezone, destination language context, and whether the number is mobile or landline.

Use your local international prefix or +, then +46, then the Sweden local number.Sweden business-hour planning depends on the local destination timezone; the primary reference point here is Stockholm.Sweden language context: Swedish. Keep this in mind when calling businesses, hotels, banks, or local services.For Sweden, check whether you are calling a landline or mobile number because those prices can differ; current context: check live price before dialing.

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City & Area Codes for Sweden

264 Locations

City / Region	Area Code	Full Dialing Pattern
Alfta-Edsbyn	46-271	+46-271 [local number]
Alingsås-Vårgårda	46-322	+46-322 [local number]
Älmhult	46-476	+46-476 [local number]
Alunda	46-174	+46-174 [local number]
Älvdalen	46-251	+46-251 [local number]
Alvesta-Rydaholm	46-472	+46-472 [local number]
Älvsbyn	46-929	+46-929 [local number]
Åmål	46-532	+46-532 [local number]
Ånge	46-690	+46-690 [local number]
Ängelholm-Båstad	46-431	+46-431 [local number]
Arboga	46-589	+46-589 [local number]
Åre-Järpen	46-647	+46-647 [local number]
Årjäng	46-573	+46-573 [local number]
Arjeplog	46-961	+46-961 [local number]
Arvidsjaur	46-960	+46-960 [local number]
Arvika	46-570	+46-570 [local number]
Åseda-Lenhovda	46-474	+46-474 [local number]
Åsele	46-941	+46-941 [local number]
Askersund	46-583	+46-583 [local number]
Åtvidaberg	46-120	+46-120 [local number]
Avesta-Krylbo	46-226	+46-226 [local number]
Backe	46-624	+46-624 [local number]
Bastuträsk	46-915	+46-915 [local number]
Bengtsfors	46-531	+46-531 [local number]
Bergsjö	46-652	+46-652 [local number]
Björna	46-662	+46-662 [local number]
Bjurholm	46-932	+46-932 [local number]
Boden	46-921	+46-921 [local number]
Bollnäs	46-278	+46-278 [local number]
Borås	46-33	+46-33 [local number]
Borlänge	46-243	+46-243 [local number]
Bräcke-Gällö	46-693	+46-693 [local number]
Bredbyn	46-661	+46-661 [local number]
Burträsk	46-914	+46-914 [local number]
Byske	46-912	+46-912 [local number]
Charlottenberg-Åmotfors	46-571	+46-571 [local number]
Deje	46-552	+46-552 [local number]
Delsbo	46-653	+46-653 [local number]
Dorotea	46-942	+46-942 [local number]
Ed	46-534	+46-534 [local number]
Eksjö	46-381	+46-381 [local number]
Emmaboda	46-471	+46-471 [local number]
Enköping	46-171	+46-171 [local number]
Eskilstuna-Torshälla	46-16	+46-16 [local number]
Eslöv-Höör	46-413	+46-413 [local number]
Fagersta-Norberg	46-223	+46-223 [local number]
Falkenberg	46-346	+46-346 [local number]
Falköping	46-515	+46-515 [local number]
Falun	46-23	+46-23 [local number]
Färgelanda	46-528	+46-528 [local number]
Filipstad	46-590	+46-590 [local number]
Finspång	46-122	+46-122 [local number]
Fjugesta-Svartå	46-585	+46-585 [local number]
Flen-Malmköping	46-157	+46-157 [local number]
Föllinge	46-645	+46-645 [local number]
Fredrika	46-943	+46-943 [local number]
Furudal	46-258	+46-258 [local number]
Gäddede	46-672	+46-672 [local number]
Gagnef-Floda	46-241	+46-241 [local number]
Gällivare	46-970	+46-970 [local number]
Gamleby	46-493	+46-493 [local number]
Gävle-Sandviken	46-26	+46-26 [local number]
Gislaved-Anderstorp	46-371	+46-371 [local number]
Gnesta	46-158	+46-158 [local number]
Göteborg	46-31	+46-31 [local number]
Gotland	46-498	+46-498 [local number]
Gränna	46-390	+46-390 [local number]
Grästorp	46-514	+46-514 [local number]
Grebbestad	46-525	+46-525 [local number]
Grums	46-555	+46-555 [local number]
Gullspång	46-551	+46-551 [local number]
Hagfors-Munkfors	46-563	+46-563 [local number]
Hakkas	46-975	+46-975 [local number]
Hällefors-Grythyttan	46-591	+46-591 [local number]
Hallen-Oviken	46-643	+46-643 [local number]
Hallsberg	46-582	+46-582 [local number]
Hallstahammar-Surahammar	46-220	+46-220 [local number]
Hallstavik-Rimbo	46-175	+46-175 [local number]
Halmstad	46-35	+46-35 [local number]
Hammarstrand	46-696	+46-696 [local number]
Hammerdal	46-644	+46-644 [local number]
Haparanda	46-922	+46-922 [local number]
Harads	46-928	+46-928 [local number]
Härnösand	46-611	+46-611 [local number]
Hässleholm	46-451	+46-451 [local number]
Hede-Funäsdalen	46-684	+46-684 [local number]
Hedemora-Säter	46-225	+46-225 [local number]
Hedesunda-Österfärnebo	46-291	+46-291 [local number]
Helsingborg-Höganäs	46-42	+46-42 [local number]
Herrljunga	46-513	+46-513 [local number]
Hindås	46-301	+46-301 [local number]
Hjo	46-503	+46-503 [local number]
Hofors-Storvik	46-290	+46-290 [local number]
Hörby	46-415	+46-415 [local number]
Hoting	46-671	+46-671 [local number]
Hudiksvall	46-650	+46-650 [local number]
Hultsfred-Virserum	46-495	+46-495 [local number]
Husum	46-663	+46-663 [local number]
Hyltebruk-Torup	46-345	+46-345 [local number]
Idre-Särna	46-253	+46-253 [local number]
Jokkmokk	46-971	+46-971 [local number]
Jönköping-Huskvarna	46-36	+46-36 [local number]
Jörn	46-916	+46-916 [local number]
Junsele	46-621	+46-621 [local number]
Kalix	46-923	+46-923 [local number]
Kalmar	46-480	+46-480 [local number]
Karlholmsbruk-Skärplinge	46-294	+46-294 [local number]
Karlsborg	46-505	+46-505 [local number]
Karlshamn-Olofström	46-454	+46-454 [local number]
Karlskoga-Degerfors	46-586	+46-586 [local number]
Karlskrona	46-455	+46-455 [local number]
Karlstad	46-54	+46-54 [local number]
Katrineholm	46-150	+46-150 [local number]
Kil	46-554	+46-554 [local number]
Kinna	46-320	+46-320 [local number]
Kiruna	46-980	+46-980 [local number]
Kisa	46-494	+46-494 [local number]
Klippan-Perstorp	46-435	+46-435 [local number]
Köping	46-221	+46-221 [local number]
Kopparberg	46-580	+46-580 [local number]
Korpilombolo	46-977	+46-977 [local number]
Kramfors	46-612	+46-612 [local number]
Kristianstad	46-44	+46-44 [local number]
Kristinehamn	46-550	+46-550 [local number]
Krokom	46-640	+46-640 [local number]
Kungälv	46-303	+46-303 [local number]
Kungsbacka	46-300	+46-300 [local number]
Kungsör	46-227	+46-227 [local number]
Laholm	46-430	+46-430 [local number]
Lakaträsk	46-925	+46-925 [local number]
Landskrona-Svalöv	46-418	+46-418 [local number]
Laxå	46-584	+46-584 [local number]
Leksand-Insjön	46-247	+46-247 [local number]
Lerum	46-302	+46-302 [local number]
Lessebo	46-478	+46-478 [local number]
Liden	46-692	+46-692 [local number]
Lidköping	46-510	+46-510 [local number]
Lindesberg	46-581	+46-581 [local number]
Linköping	46-13	+46-13 [local number]
Lit	46-642	+46-642 [local number]
Ljungby	46-372	+46-372 [local number]
Ljusdal	46-651	+46-651 [local number]
Los	46-657	+46-657 [local number]
Lövånger	46-913	+46-913 [local number]
Ludvika-Smedjebacken	46-240	+46-240 [local number]
Luleå	46-920	+46-920 [local number]
Lund	46-46	+46-46 [local number]
Lycksele	46-950	+46-950 [local number]
Lysekil	46-523	+46-523 [local number]
Malå	46-953	+46-953 [local number]
Malmö	46-40	+46-40 [local number]
Malung	46-280	+46-280 [local number]
Mariannelund	46-496	+46-496 [local number]
Mariefred	46-159	+46-159 [local number]
Mariestad	46-501	+46-501 [local number]
Markaryd-Strömsnäsbruk	46-433	+46-433 [local number]
Mellerud	46-530	+46-530 [local number]
Mjölby-Skänninge-Boxholm	46-142	+46-142 [local number]
Molkom	46-553	+46-553 [local number]
Mönsterås	46-499	+46-499 [local number]
Mora-Orsa	46-250	+46-250 [local number]
Motala	46-141	+46-141 [local number]
Mullsjö	46-392	+46-392 [local number]
Munkedal	46-524	+46-524 [local number]
Näsåker	46-622	+46-622 [local number]
Nässjö	46-380	+46-380 [local number]
Nora	46-587	+46-587 [local number]
Nordmaling	46-930	+46-930 [local number]
Norrköping	46-11	+46-11 [local number]
Norrtälje	46-176	+46-176 [local number]
Norsjö	46-918	+46-918 [local number]
Nybro	46-481	+46-481 [local number]
Nyköping-Oxelösund	46-155	+46-155 [local number]
Ockelbo-Hamrånge	46-297	+46-297 [local number]
Ödeshög	46-144	+46-144 [local number]
Öland	46-485	+46-485 [local number]
Örbyhus-Dannemora	46-295	+46-295 [local number]
Örebro-Kumla	46-19	+46-19 [local number]
Öregrund-Östhammar	46-173	+46-173 [local number]
Örnsköldsvik	46-660	+46-660 [local number]
Orust-Tjörn	46-304	+46-304 [local number]
Osby	46-479	+46-479 [local number]
Oskarshamn-Högsby	46-491	+46-491 [local number]
Östersund	46-63	+46-63 [local number]
Överkalix	46-926	+46-926 [local number]
Övertorneå	46-927	+46-927 [local number]
Pajala	46-978	+46-978 [local number]
Piteå	46-911	+46-911 [local number]
Porjus	46-973	+46-973 [local number]
Ramsele	46-623	+46-623 [local number]
Råneå	46-924	+46-924 [local number]
Rätan	46-682	+46-682 [local number]
Rättvik	46-248	+46-248 [local number]
Robertsfors	46-934	+46-934 [local number]
Ronneby	46-457	+46-457 [local number]
Ryd	46-459	+46-459 [local number]
Säffle	46-533	+46-533 [local number]
Sala-Heby	46-224	+46-224 [local number]
Sävsjö	46-382	+46-382 [local number]
Simrishamn	46-414	+46-414 [local number]
Sjöbo	46-416	+46-416 [local number]
Skara-Götene	46-511	+46-511 [local number]
Skellefteå	46-910	+46-910 [local number]
Skinnskatteberg	46-222	+46-222 [local number]
Skövde	46-500	+46-500 [local number]
Söderhamn	46-270	+46-270 [local number]
Söderköping	46-121	+46-121 [local number]
Sollefteå	46-620	+46-620 [local number]
Sölvesborg-Bromölla	46-456	+46-456 [local number]
Sorsele	46-952	+46-952 [local number]
Stockholm	46-8	+46-8 [local number]
Storuman	46-951	+46-951 [local number]
Strängnäs	46-152	+46-152 [local number]
Strömstad	46-526	+46-526 [local number]
Strömsund	46-670	+46-670 [local number]
Stugun	46-695	+46-695 [local number]
Sundsvall-Timrå	46-60	+46-60 [local number]
Sunne	46-565	+46-565 [local number]
Svärdsjö-Enviken	46-246	+46-246 [local number]
Sveg	46-680	+46-680 [local number]
Svenljunga-Tranemo	46-325	+46-325 [local number]
Svenstavik	46-687	+46-687 [local number]
Sysslebäck	46-564	+46-564 [local number]
Tärnaby	46-954	+46-954 [local number]
Tärnsjö-Östervåla	46-292	+46-292 [local number]
Tibro	46-504	+46-504 [local number]
Tidaholm	46-502	+46-502 [local number]
Tierp-Söderfors	46-293	+46-293 [local number]
Tingsryd	46-477	+46-477 [local number]
Tomelilla	46-417	+46-417 [local number]
Töreboda-Hova	46-506	+46-506 [local number]
Torpshammar	46-691	+46-691 [local number]
Torsås	46-486	+46-486 [local number]
Torsby	46-560	+46-560 [local number]
Tranås	46-140	+46-140 [local number]
Trelleborg	46-410	+46-410 [local number]
Trollhättan	46-520	+46-520 [local number]
Trosa-Vagnhärad	46-156	+46-156 [local number]
Uddevalla	46-522	+46-522 [local number]
Ullånger	46-613	+46-613 [local number]
Ulricehamn	46-321	+46-321 [local number]
Umeå	46-90	+46-90 [local number]
Uppsala	46-18	+46-18 [local number]
Vadstena	46-143	+46-143 [local number]
Vaggeryd	46-393	+46-393 [local number]
Valdemarsvik	46-123	+46-123 [local number]
Vänersborg	46-521	+46-521 [local number]
Vännäs	46-935	+46-935 [local number]
Vansbro	46-281	+46-281 [local number]
Vara-Nossebro	46-512	+46-512 [local number]
Varberg	46-340	+46-340 [local number]
Värnamo	46-370	+46-370 [local number]
Västerås	46-21	+46-21 [local number]
Västervik	46-490	+46-490 [local number]
Växjö	46-470	+46-470 [local number]
Vetlanda	46-383	+46-383 [local number]
Vikbolandet	46-125	+46-125 [local number]
Vilhelmina	46-940	+46-940 [local number]
Vimmerby	46-492	+46-492 [local number]
Vindeln	46-933	+46-933 [local number]
Vingåker	46-151	+46-151 [local number]
Vittangi	46-981	+46-981 [local number]
Vuollerim	46-976	+46-976 [local number]
Ystad	46-411	+46-411 [local number]

Area codes are typically followed by the subscriber number.