Geographic position of Stockholm
Stockholm is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 59.3294° N, 18.0687° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 6,605 km (4,104 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 3,414 km (2,121 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 16,623 km (10,329 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,026 km (638 mi) east
Stockholm 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 Stockholm
With a population of 1,515,017, Stockholm ranks as the 1st most populous city in Sweden, out of 109 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Stockholm
Stockholm-Bromma Airport (BMA / ESSB) is a regional airport serving Stockholm directly.
Current local time at the airport is 18:34:24.
Daylight saving time changes in Stockholm
Stockholm 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 Stockholm
Business hours in Stockholm (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 Stockholm
Compare time in Stockholm with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in Sweden
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Stockholm in?
Stockholm 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 Stockholm at UTC+2.
What time is it in Stockholm right now?
The current local time in Stockholm is 18:34:24 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Stockholm observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Stockholm 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 Stockholm?
Stockholm is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Stockholm?
Stockholm-Bromma Airport (BMA) is the airport serving Stockholm. The current local time at the airport is 18:34:24.
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