Geographic position of Lund
Lund is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 55.7058° N, 13.1932° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 6,201 km (3,853 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 3,818 km (2,372 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 16,220 km (10,079 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 828 km (514 mi) east
Lund 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 Lund
With a population of 87,244, Lund ranks as the 15th most populous city in Sweden, out of 109 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Lund
Malmö Sturup Airport (MMX / ESMS) is a major international airport located about 22 km (14 mi) from Lund.
Current local time at the airport is 19:17:49.
Daylight saving time changes in Lund
Lund 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 Lund
Business hours in Lund (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 Lund
Compare time in Lund with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Lund in?
Lund 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 Lund at UTC+2.
What time is it in Lund right now?
The current local time in Lund is 19:17:49 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Lund observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Lund 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 Lund?
Lund is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Lund?
Malmö Sturup Airport (MMX) is the nearest airport to Lund, located about 22 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:17:49.
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