How to call Sweden from the UK
- 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 the UK
How to make a call to Sweden from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Swedish numbers start with a 0 inside Sweden, and you drop that 0 after 46.
- 00The UK exit code
- 46Country code of Sweden
- 8Stockholm
- xxxxxxxLocal 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
Drop the 0 after 46
A Swedish number saved with its 0 fails from the UK. Remove the 0, then dial the area code and a 7-digit number.
- Fails
- 00 46 08 xxxxxxx
- Works
- 00 46 8 xxxxxxx
Use the code of the city
Norrköping is not in the list above, and its code is 11. Type the number in the dialer above.
- Gothenburg00 46 31
- Malmö00 46 40
- Norrköping00 46 11
Calling Sweden cell phones
From a UK mobile, type +46 instead of 00 46 and drop the 0.
Calling Sweden from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Sweden for $0.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $0.33/min
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 5× cheaper | $0.06 landline$0.15 mobile |
 | $0.33$0.013 landline · $0.066 mobile with plan |
 | $0.30 |
 | $0.32 |
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. The time difference stays at 1 hour through daylight saving time.
- Time difference
- All year: 1 hour ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Sweden fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?From 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 the UK on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +46, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Sweden included in the UK phone plans?
On some plans. O2 includes calls to Sweden in its plans. EE and Vodafone 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 the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $0.33 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Stockholm from the UK?
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 the UK for free?
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 to call Sweden from the UK 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 the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 46, then the number
When is the best time to call Sweden?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Sweden. All year: 1 hour ahead of London
How do I call Sweden from the UK?
Dial 00 46, then the number. From a mobile, +46 works too
How to make an international call to Sweden?
Dial 00 46, then the number. From a mobile, +46 works too