How to call Sweden from Australia
- From mobile
- +46 x xx xx xx
- From landline
- 0011 46 x xx xx xx
From $0.06/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Sweden from Australia
How to make a call to Sweden from Australia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 0011Australia exit code
- 46Country code of Sweden
- x xx xx xxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +46 x xx xx xx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +46 8 12 34 56
- Mobile
- +46 8 12 34 56
- Landline
- 0011 46 8 12 34 56
Main area codes in Sweden
The area code comes right after 46, then the local number
- Stockholm0011 468then the local number
- Gothenburg0011 4631then the local number
- Malmö0011 4640then the local number
- Uppsala0011 4618then the local number
- Linköping0011 4613then the local number
- Örebro0011 4619then the local number
- Jönköping0011 4636then the local number
- Helsingborg0011 4642then the local number
Before you call Sweden
Drop the 0 after 46
A Swedish area code written with a leading 0 dials without it after 46. A 7-digit number is valid, as Swedish numbers have 6 to 12 digits.
- Fails
- 0011 46 08 local number
- Works
- 0011 46 8 local number
Save Swedish contacts with +46
Start a saved number with +46 and the area code, then the local number. It dials from any mobile in Australia.
- Stockholm+46 8
- Gothenburg+46 31
- Norrköping+46 11
Calling Sweden cell phones
A Swedish cell phone dials like any other number, without the 0.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 46
- Dial the number without its 0
Calling Sweden from Australia without an international plan
Suparelay calls Sweden for $0.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.75/min. Optus and Vodafone include Sweden on one plan each, and Telstra on none, so check your plan in the table.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 29× cheaper | $0.06 landline$0.15 mobile |
 | $0.71 landline · $1.75 mobile |
 | $0.21 |
 | $0.35 + $0.19 per call |
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. Sweden and Sydney change their clocks on different dates, so the time difference moves twice a year with daylight saving time.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 8 hours behind Sydney
- January 1 to March 29: 10 hours behind Sydney
- March 29 to April 5: 9 hours behind Sydney
- October 4 to October 25: 9 hours behind Sydney
- October 25 to December 31: 10 hours behind Sydney
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Sweden fails
Optus Supercharge adds 39c per call
On Optus Prepaid Supercharge, every international call costs a 39c flagfall. The per-minute rate comes on top of it.
Optus, Optus Prepaid Supercharge | International Call RatesFrom any country, a call to Sweden also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Sweden from Australia on a mobile or cell phone?
Dial +46, then the number. It works from any mobile in Australia
Are calls to Sweden included in Australia phone plans?
Yes, on most. Optus and Vodafone include calls to Sweden in their plans. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call Sweden from Australia?
Nothing extra on Optus Medium Choice Plus or Large Choice Plus plan and Vodafone Infinite Medium Plan. Without such a plan, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.75 a minute. Suparelay calls Sweden from your browser for cents a minute, with no plan
How to call Stockholm from Australia?
For Stockholm, dial 0011 46 8, then the local number
Do I need to dial 0011 to call Sweden?
From a landline, yes: dial 0011, then 46. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +46 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 46 and the number
Can I call Sweden on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 46 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Sweden
Why isn't my call going through to Sweden?
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 listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Sweden from Australia for free, with a free call to Sweden?
Only on Optus Medium Choice Plus or Large Choice Plus plan and Vodafone Infinite Medium Plan, or app to app. With any other plan, or from a laptop, Suparelay calls Sweden from your browser for cents a minute
How to call Sweden from Australia on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Sweden without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call a Sweden landline from Australia?
From a landline in Australia, dial 0011 46, then the number
When is the best time to call Sweden?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Sweden. Most of the year: 8 hours behind Sydney. January 1 to March 29: 10 hours behind Sydney. March 29 to April 5: 9 hours behind Sydney. October 4 to October 25: 9 hours behind Sydney. October 25 to December 31: 10 hours behind Sydney
How do I call Sweden from Australia, and make an international call to Sweden?
Dial 0011 46, then the number. From a mobile, +46 works too