How to call Sweden from the US
- From mobile
- +46 x xx xx xx
- From landline
- 011 46 x xx xx xx
From $0.06/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Sweden from the US
How to make a call to Sweden from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A Swedish area code loses its leading 0 after 46, so Stockholm is 8 and not 08.
- 011The US 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
- 011 46 8 12 34 56
Main area codes in Sweden
The area code comes right after 46, then the local number
- Stockholm011 468then the local number
- Gothenburg011 4631then the local number
- Malmö011 4640then the local number
- Uppsala011 4618then the local number
- Linköping011 4613then the local number
- Örebro011 4619then the local number
- Jönköping011 4636then the local number
- Helsingborg011 4642then the local number
Before you call Sweden
Dial a Stockholm number
Calling Sweden from the USA to Stockholm takes 8 right after 46. Type it in the dialer above.
- 011exit
- 46Sweden
- 8Stockholm
- xxxxxxlocal number
Dial other Swedish cities
How to call to Sweden from the USA to another city: use that city's code right after 46.
- Gothenburg011 46 31
- Malmö011 46 40
- Uppsala011 46 18
Drop the 0 of the area code
Calling Sweden cell phones follows the same rule: a leading 0 drops after 46. A 7-digit number is one of the lengths Swedish numbers take.
- Fails
- 011 46 08 xxxxxx
- Works
- 011 46 8 xxxxxx
Calling Sweden from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Sweden for $0.06/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. No US carrier we checked includes Sweden in a plan: AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon each need an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 66× cheaper | $0.06 landline$0.15 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax |
 | $3.00 + tax |
 | $1.99 + tax |
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 to Sweden changes with daylight saving time, so check the clocks above before you call.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 6 hours ahead of New York
- March 8 to March 29: 5 hours ahead of New York
- October 25 to November 1: 5 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Sweden fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 USA mobile, or from a US cell phone?
Dial +46, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Sweden included in the USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Sweden in a plan
How much does it cost to call Sweden from the USA?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Stockholm from the USA?
For Stockholm, dial 011 46 8, then the local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Sweden?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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 USA for free: is a free call to Sweden possible?
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 USA 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 Sweden landline from the USA?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 46, then the number
How do I call Sweden from the US, with an international call to Sweden?
Dial 011 46, then the number. From a mobile, +46 works too
When is the best time to call Sweden?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Sweden. Most of the year: 6 hours ahead of New York. March 8 to March 29: 5 hours ahead of New York. October 25 to November 1: 5 hours ahead of New York