How to call Sweden
- From mobile
- +46 x xx xx xx
- From landline
- exit code + 46 x xx xx xx
From $0.06/min in your browser, from any country
How to call Sweden from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Sweden from abroad
How to make a call to Sweden from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. Swedish numbers run from 6 to 12 digits, so a number with 7 digits is not cut short.
- Dial your exit code, or press +
- Dial 46
- Dial the number without its 0
- 00Exit code
- 46Country code of Sweden
- x xx xx xxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call Sweden
Area codes after +46
How to call to Sweden by city: dial the area code without its 0.
- Stockholm+46 8
- Gothenburg+46 31
- Malmö+46 40
- Uppsala+46 18
Mobiles drop the 0 too
To call Sweden number 070, dial +46 70, with no 0. How do you call Sweden mobiles? The same way.
- Fails
- +46 070 xxx xx xx
- Works
- +46 70 xxx xx xx
How Sweden phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with the area code after the leading 0, such as 011 for Norrköping or 0120 for Åtvidaberg
- Mobiles
- Starts with 07, such as 070
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 020
Want to call Sweden?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Sweden
The time now in Sweden, and the best hours to call. Check the time difference before you call, because daylight saving time moves it in many countries.
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Holidays in Sweden
Offices close on these days by law
- Oct31All Saints' DaySaturday
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Dec26Second Day of ChristmasSaturday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Jan6EpiphanyWednesday
- Mar26Good FridayFriday
Why a call to Sweden fails
The 0 is still in the number
The 0 at the start of a Swedish number is for calls inside Sweden. From abroad, leave it out: +46 takes its place.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Sweden, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Numbers that start with 020 often do not work from a phone outside the country.
Questions
How do I call Sweden from another country with an international call?
Dial your exit code, then 46 and the number
Which exit code do I dial before 46?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call Sweden number for a mobile phone?
From a mobile in any country, dial +46, then the number
Why does my call to Sweden not go through?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, the exit code is wrong for your country, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Sweden now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Sweden. Most of Sweden keeps the time of Stockholm
How much does it cost to call Sweden?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Sweden. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is there a free call to a Sweden mobile number?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +46 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 46 and the number. It works the same in every country
What's the best way to call Sweden online: a WhatsApp call, or an internet call to a Sweden number?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Sweden needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser