Geographic position of Helsingborg
Helsingborg is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 56.0467° N, 12.6944° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 6,239 km (3,877 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 3,780 km (2,349 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 16,258 km (10,102 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 789 km (490 mi) east
Helsingborg 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 Helsingborg
With a population of 104,250, Helsingborg ranks as the 12th most populous city in Sweden, out of 109 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Helsingborg
Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport (AGH / ESTA) is a regional airport located about 29 km (18 mi) from Helsingborg.
Current local time at the airport is 19:18:00.
Daylight saving time changes in Helsingborg
Helsingborg 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 Helsingborg
Business hours in Helsingborg (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 Helsingborg
Compare time in Helsingborg with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Helsingborg in?
Helsingborg 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 Helsingborg at UTC+2.
What time is it in Helsingborg right now?
The current local time in Helsingborg is 19:18:00 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Helsingborg observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Helsingborg 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 Helsingborg?
Helsingborg is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Helsingborg?
Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport (AGH) is the nearest airport to Helsingborg, located about 29 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:18:00.
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