How to call Sweden from Iceland
- From mobile
- +46 x xx xx xx
- From landline
- 00 46 x xx xx xx
From $0.06/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Sweden from Iceland
How to make a call to Sweden from Iceland: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A Swedish area code loses its trunk 0 after 46, so Stockholm is 8 and not 08.
- 00Iceland exit code
- 46Country code of Sweden
- 8Stockholm
- xxxxxxLocal number
- 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
- 00 46 8 12 34 56
Main area codes in Sweden
The area code comes right after 46, then the local number
- Stockholm00 468then the local number
- Gothenburg00 4631then the local number
- Malmö00 4640then the local number
- Uppsala00 4618then the local number
- Linköping00 4613then the local number
- Örebro00 4619then the local number
- Jönköping00 4636then the local number
- Helsingborg00 4642then the local number
Before you call Sweden
Dial Norrköping and Linköping
Norrköping is not in the list above, and its code sits next to Linköping's.
- Norrköping00 46 11
- Linköping00 46 13
Drop the 0 of the area code
Swedish numbers are written with a 0 before the area code, but you never dial that 0 from Iceland. A 7-digit number is one of the valid lengths.
- Fails
- 00 46 08 xxxxxx
- Works
- 00 46 8 xxxxxx
Calling Sweden cell phones
How do I call Sweden from Iceland on a mobile? The phone adds the exit code, or you type the number in the dialer above.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 46
- Dial the area code and number
Calling Sweden from Iceland without an international plan
Suparelay calls Sweden for $0.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Iceland charge up to $0.70/min. Nova sells calls to Sweden as an add-on, so check your Icelandic plan before you dial.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 11× cheaper | $0.06 landline$0.15 mobile |
 | $0.49 + $0.12 per call |
 | $0.33 landline · $0.66 mobile + $0.21 per call |
 | $0.32 landline · $0.65 mobile + $0.14 per call |
Want to call Sweden?
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When to call Sweden
The time now in Sweden, and the best hours to call. Sweden moves its clocks with daylight saving time in March and October, so the time difference to Reykjavik changes by 1 hour.
- Time difference
- March to October: 2 hours ahead of Reykjavik
- October to March: 1 hour ahead of Reykjavik
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Sweden fails
EEA roaming does not cover calls from Iceland
Roaming in Europe on a Síminn plan applies only while you are abroad in the EEA. A call from Iceland to another country costs extra, unless an international add-on covers that country.
Síminn, Farsíminn erlendisFrom 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 an Iceland mobile or cell phone?
Dial +46, then the number. It works from any mobile in Iceland
Are calls to Sweden included in Iceland phone plans?
On some plans. Sýn includes calls to Sweden in its plans. Nova and Síminn charge less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call Sweden from Iceland?
Nothing extra on Heimasími Útlönd. Without such a plan, carriers in Iceland charge up to $0.70 a minute. Suparelay calls Sweden from your browser for cents a minute, with no plan
How to call Stockholm from Iceland?
For Stockholm, dial 00 46 8, then the local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Sweden?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, 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 Iceland for free?
Only on Heimasími Útlönd, 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 Iceland 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 Iceland?
From a landline in Iceland, dial 00 46, then the number
When is the best time to call Sweden?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Sweden. March to October: 2 hours ahead of Reykjavik. October to March: 1 hour ahead of Reykjavik
How to make an international call to Sweden?
Dial 00 46, then the number. From a mobile, +46 works too