Current time in Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm follows Central European Time (CET) during standard time and Central European Summer Time (CEST) during Daylight Saving Time. Note: Stockholm follows the same time zone as most of Central Europe.

Quick facts:

• Time zone: CET (UTC +1:00)
• Summer time: CEST (UTC +2:00)
• Daylight Saving: Observed
• Region: Northern Europe
• IANA zone: Europe/Stockholm

Time difference from Stockholm:

• Stockholm ↔ Sydney: Sydney is usually 8–10 hours ahead (depending on DST in both cities)
• Stockholm ↔ Auckland: Auckland is usually 10–12 hours ahead
• Stockholm ↔ Los Angeles: LA is usually 9 hours behind (sometimes 8 during DST overlap)
• Stockholm ↔ New York: NY is usually 6 hours behind (sometimes 5 during DST transition weeks)
• Stockholm ↔ London: London is usually 1 hour behind

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Stockholm use Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Stockholm switches to CEST (UTC +2) from late March to late October.

What time zone is Stockholm in?
Central European Time (CET), UTC +1:00, and CEST (UTC +2:00) during summer.

Is Stockholm the same time as Copenhagen?
Yes. Copenhagen and Stockholm both follow CET/CEST.