Geographic position of Gävle
Gävle is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 60.6745° N, 17.1417° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 6,754 km (4,197 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 3,265 km (2,029 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 16,773 km (10,422 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 935 km (581 mi) east
Gävle lies in the high-latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Gävle
With a population of 74,884, Gävle ranks as the 18th most populous city in Sweden, out of 109 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Gävle
Dala Airport (BLE / ESSD) is a regional airport located about 93 km (58 mi) from Gävle.
Current local time at the airport is 19:18:22.
Daylight saving time changes in Gävle
Gävle uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Stockholm. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+1 / CET to UTC+2 / CEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+2 / CEST to UTC+1 / CET.
- The clock will be moved back from 03:00 to 02:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Gävle
Business hours in Gävle (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Gävle
Compare time in Gävle with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Gävle in?
Gävle follows the Europe/Stockholm time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Gävle at UTC+2.
What time is it in Gävle right now?
The current local time in Gävle is 19:18:22 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Gävle observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Gävle is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Gävle?
Gävle is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Gävle?
Dala Airport (BLE) is the nearest airport to Gävle, located about 93 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:18:22.
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