Geographic position of Uppsala
Uppsala is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 59.8588° N, 17.6389° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 6,663 km (4,140 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 3,355 km (2,085 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 16,682 km (10,366 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 986 km (613 mi) east
Uppsala 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 Uppsala
With a population of 177,074, Uppsala ranks as the 4th most populous city in Sweden, out of 109 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Uppsala
Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN / ESSA) is a major international airport located about 29 km (18 mi) from Uppsala.
Current local time at the airport is 19:18:54.
Daylight saving time changes in Uppsala
Uppsala 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 Uppsala
Business hours in Uppsala (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 Uppsala
Compare time in Uppsala with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Uppsala in?
Uppsala 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 Uppsala at UTC+2.
What time is it in Uppsala right now?
The current local time in Uppsala is 19:18:54 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Uppsala observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Uppsala 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 Uppsala?
Uppsala is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Uppsala?
Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) is the nearest airport to Uppsala, located about 29 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:18:54.
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