Time zone
CET / CEST — the standard and daylight abbreviations for Stockholm.
Current local time
Current Time in Stockholm
Check the current time in Stockholm, Sweden, with its UTC offset, time zone abbreviation, and daylight saving dates on Central European Time.
08:13:14
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Central European Summer Time — UTC+2
Stockholm time zone at a glance
The key facts for Stockholm, Sweden, and how its clock relates to UTC.
About time in Stockholm
Stockholm runs on Central European Time (CET), UTC+1, the same clock as much of mainland Europe despite Sweden's far northern location. From late March to late October the city uses Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2. Because of its high latitude, Stockholm experiences dramatic seasonal swings in daylight, with very long summer evenings and short winter days, yet its official offset stays consistent. The capital shares its time with Oslo, Copenhagen, and Berlin throughout the year.
Stockholm changes its clocks for daylight saving time, so its exact UTC offset depends on the season (UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)). The live clock above reads Stockholm's local time directly from the IANA time zone database in your browser, so it stays accurate through daylight-saving transitions without any manual adjustment. To plan a call or convert a specific moment, use the timezone converter or meeting planner linked below.
Frequently asked questions about Stockholm time
What time zone is Stockholm in?
Stockholm uses Central European Time (CET), UTC+1, and switches to Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2, in summer.
Does Stockholm have midnight sun?
Stockholm itself does not have true midnight sun, but its summer nights are very short, while the clock still follows standard CET and CEST offsets.
When do the clocks change in Stockholm?
Sweden moves clocks forward on the last Sunday of March and back on the last Sunday of October, in line with the EU.
Current time in other cities
Compare Stockholm with other major world clocks.
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Time tools for Stockholm
Learn about time zones
Background guides that explain how Stockholm's clock relates to the rest of the world.