Current Time in Stockholm, Sweden
Exact time synced with atomic clocks (IANA + NTP)
Country
Sverige
Dialling: +46
City Details
Stockholm
Lat: 59.3293° N
Long: 18.0686° E
Population: 975,000
Time Zone
Europe/Stockholm
GMT+2
Public Holidays in Sweden
Easter Sunday
Påskdagen
Easter Monday
Annandag påsk
International Workers' Day
Första maj
Via Nager.Date
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Business Hours in Stockholm
Sunrise & Sunset in Stockholm Today
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Current Weather in Stockholm, Sweden
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Moon Phase in Stockholm Tonight
Overview
Stockholm is the capital and largest city of Sweden, with 1.0 million residents in the city proper and 2.5 million in the greater metro area as of 2025. Built across 14 islands where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea, it has been Sweden's permanent capital since 1523. It is the headquarters of Spotify, Klarna, and Mojang (Minecraft) and has produced more billion-dollar tech companies per capita than any region in Europe outside London.
Administrative Region
Stockholm County
SE-AB
Local Currency
kr
Metadata
- Web Domain.se
- ISO CodeSE-AB
Culture & Daily Life
📜 History & Origins
First mentioned in a historical source in 1252, when Birger Jarl built a fortress on Stadsholmen island to control the waterway between Lake Mälaren and the Baltic. The name Stockholm likely derives from a log (stock) boom (holm means islet) used to block enemy ships. It grew as a Hanseatic trading city and became Sweden's permanent capital in 1523 when King Gustav Vasa broke the Kalmar Union.
🗣️ Languages
👥 Demographics
✨ Leisure Highlights
- •Vasa Museum — intact 17th-century warship
- •Gamla Stan (Old Town) and the Royal Palace
- •ABBA Museum and Djurgården island museums
- •Skansen open-air museum and zoo
- •Stockholm City Hall — where the Nobel Prize banquet is held
🎒 Visitor Tip
The SL transit card works on all metro, tram, bus and the Djurgårdslinjen ferry. The Gamla Stan (Old Town) island is very small — you can walk all of it in an hour — but the narrow medieval streets are genuinely atmospheric. The Vasa Museum (a preserved 17th-century warship) is the single best museum in the city and needs two hours. Book the ABBA Museum if that's your thing. Alcohol is only sold in state Systembolaget shops, which close early — stock up before 6pm.
Geography & Climate
Land & Terrain
Surface area and physical characteristics
Built across 14 islands where freshwater Lake Mälaren drains into the Baltic Sea through the Stockholm Strait. The city's topography is characterised by rocky outcrops of granite rising 20–50m above water, separated by bays and channels. The bedrock is ancient gneiss and granite, the same formation found throughout Scandinavia. The terrain is distinctly more varied than most European capitals — hills, waterways, and wooded areas within the city limits.
Climate Stats
Humid continental (Köppen Dfb)
Avg Summer
18°C
Avg Winter
-1°C
Annual Rainfall
539 mm
Best Months (Sunshine)
Travel & Connectivity
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Frequently Asked Questions about time in Stockholm
What timezone is Stockholm in?↓
Stockholm is in the Europe/Stockholm time zone (Europe/Stockholm), currently UTCGMT+2.
Does Sweden observe daylight saving time?↓
Yes. Sweden observes daylight saving time. Clocks in Stockholm go forward in March and back in October, switching between Stockholm and Stockholm.
What is Stockholm?↓
Stockholm stands for Europe/Stockholm. It is UTCGMT+2 and is the standard time used in Sweden.
How many hours ahead is Stockholm compared to London?↓
Stockholm is 2 hours ahead of London (GMT). During UK summer (BST), the difference reduces by 1 hour to 1 hour.
What is the time difference between Stockholm and New York?↓
Stockholm is 7 hours ahead of New York (EST). When New York switches to EDT in summer, the difference decreases by 1 hour.
How accurate is the time shown for Stockholm?↓
The time displayed for Stockholm is synced with atomic clock sources via NTP (Network Time Protocol) and uses IANA timezone data to ensure accuracy to the second. It automatically reflects any daylight saving time changes.
What does UTCGMT+2 mean for Stockholm?↓
UTCGMT+2 means Stockholm is 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the global standard for timekeeping.
What are the business hours in Stockholm?↓
Standard business hours in Stockholm are typically Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Stockholm (UTCGMT+2). Many businesses also operate Saturday mornings. Public holidays follow the Sweden national calendar.
Is there much time difference between Stockholm and London?↓
Stockholm is within a few hours of London, so scheduling calls is usually straightforward. Always confirm the current local time in both cities, especially around daylight saving time changes.