+46 is the country code for Sweden

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+46 explained

The Sweden country code, 46, is what you dial before a Sweden number when you call from abroad. It is also known as the Sweden dialing code, Sweden calling code, or Sweden phone code. In the Sweden phone number format, +46 comes first, then the area code, such as 8 for Stockholm, then the local number.

Country code: +46; The 0046 country code is the same number
ISO country codes: SE, SWE; Use the SE country code or the SWE country code on forms and passports. To call Sweden, dial +46
Used in: Sweden; No other country or territory dials +46
Exit code: 00; From most countries. Also 011 from United States and Canada, 0011 from Australia, and + from any mobile
Trunk prefix: 0; Drop it after +46
Number length: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, or 12 digits; After +46
Time now in Sweden
Sweden mobile number format: 070-123 45 67; From abroad: +46 70 123 45 67
Sweden landline number format: 08-12 34 56; From abroad: +46 8 12 34 56

+46 area codes of main cities

Each +46 area code below is in the form you dial from abroad: +46, then the city code, then the local number. Inside Sweden, callers leave out +46 and put 0 in front of the city code. So Stockholm is +46 8 from abroad and 08 at home.

Stockholm: +468
Gothenburg: +4631
Malmö: +4640
Uppsala: +4618
Linköping: +4613
Örebro: +4619
Helsingborg: +4642
Norrköping: +4611
Jönköping: +4636

Sweden phone number types

The first digits of a Sweden number tell you what kind of number it is: a landline, a mobile, a free number, or one that costs more to call. Here is a sample of each type of Sweden phone number, as dialed inside Sweden and from abroad.

Type	Inside Sweden	From abroad
LandlineStarts with the area code after the leading 0, such as 011 for Norrköping or 0120 for Åtvidaberg	08-12 34 56	+46 8 12 34 56
MobileStarts with 07, such as 070	070-123 45 67	+46 70 123 45 67
Toll-freeStarts with 020	020-12 34 56	+46 20 12 34 56
Shared costStarts with 077. The caller and the number's owner split the cost	077-123 45 67	+46 77 123 45 67
Business numberStarts with 010. Tied to a service, not a place	010-234 56 78	+46 10 234 56 78
Personal numberStarts with 075. Follows a person and can forward to any phone	075-123 45 67	+46 75 123 45 67
PagerStarts with 074	074-012 34 56	+46 74 012 34 56
VoicemailA number that goes straight to a mailbox	0254-12 345 67 89	+46 254 12 345 67 89
Premium rateStarts with 09, or 06 for some services. Costs more than a standard call	0900-12 34 567	+46 900 12 34 567

Good to know before you call Sweden

Sound like a local

“Hallå”

It spread through the telephone, much like the English hello

“Hallå”

Emergency number

112

114 14 is for non-urgent police matters. 1177 answers non-urgent health questions. 113 13 gives information about accidents and crises.

Krisinformation.se, Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency

Bildtelefoni, on 020-28 00 20, relays a Swedish call between spoken language and sign language or Braille.
Krisinformation.se, Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency
Teletal, on 020-22 11 44, gives someone in Sweden extra help to make a phone call.
Krisinformation.se, Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency
113 13 gives the public information about a major accident or crisis anywhere in Sweden.
Krisinformation.se, Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency
BRIS runs Sweden's helpline for children, 116 111, open 24 hours a day.
Krisinformation.se, Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency

What it costs to call Sweden (using Suparelay)

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Why a call to Sweden fails

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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.

Connects: 011 46 8 12 34 56
Does not connect: 011 46 08-12 34 56

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.

Connects: 011 46 8 12 34 56
Does not connect: 00 46 8 12 34 56

The number does not take calls from abroad

Numbers that start with 020 often do not work from a phone outside the country.

Connects: 011 46 8 12 34 56
Does not connect: 011 46 20 12 34 56

Questions about +46

Which country is +46?

+46, or country code 46, belongs to Sweden. Stockholm, the capital, dials inside the country as 08.

What is +46?

+46 is the code you dial before a Swedish number when you call from outside Sweden. It replaces the leading 0.

What is the difference between +46 and 0046?

The + stands for your exit code. 00 is the exit code in Sweden, Europe, and most of the world, so 0046 and +46 reach the same number there. From the US and Canada, dial 011 46 instead.

Do I drop the 0 after +46?

Yes. The 0 is the Swedish trunk prefix and works only inside Sweden. Dial +46 8 12 34 56, not +46 08 12 34 56.

Can I text a +46 number?

Yes. Write the number as +46 without its first 0. A Swedish mobile such as 070 123 45 67 becomes +46 70 123 45 67, and your phone sends the text abroad at your carrier's international rate.

How much does it cost to call Sweden?

A call to a Swedish mobile costs more than a call to a landline. The dialer on this page shows the exact price of the number you enter before you call.

Is the SE country code the same as +46?

No. SE is the ISO code of Sweden, used in forms and address fields. The number you dial is +46.

What time is it in Sweden?

Sweden runs on Europe/Stockholm time. The clock on this page shows the current local time before you call.

The information on this page is accurate as of September 26, 2026.