Sweden country code
+46 is the country code of Sweden. From the US, dial 011 46 70 123 45 67; from a mobile phone, dial +46 70 123 45 67.
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How to dial Sweden
Dial the exit code of the country you are calling from, then 46 without the plus sign, then the local number. Exit codes from ten large calling countries:
The example is a mobile number in Sweden, written locally as 070-123 45 67. Leave out the leading 0 when you dial it with the country code.
Time in Sweden and the best time to call
Sweden is on UTC+1. Compared with New York its clock is +6 h, with London +1 h and with Dubai -3 h (today's offsets, daylight saving included).
Sweden changes its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset moves between UTC+1 and UTC+2 during the year.
Business hours in Sweden run 09:00–18:00 local time on working days. On other clocks that is:
The weekend in Sweden is Saturday and Sunday.
How numbers in Sweden are built
A number in Sweden is the country code +46 followed by a national number of 7–9 digits. The trunk prefix, where there is one, is dropped after the code.
Written locally as 070-123 45 67, an example mobile number in Sweden is dialed as +46 70 123 45 67 from abroad.
To call out of Sweden, dial 00, then the other country's code and number. On a mobile phone you can type + instead of 00.
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A call or message from +46 you don't recognize
The country code shows which country's numbering plan a number is registered in. It doesn't show who is calling, and caller IDs can be spoofed, so a +46 number isn't proof that the person is in Sweden.
- Don't call back an unfamiliar international number, especially after a single ring. A missed call that tempts you to return it is a known callback trap, and a call to a premium-rate number can cost far more than a normal one.
- Never share verification codes, passwords or card details with someone who contacts you unprompted, whichever country the number appears to be from.
- If calls or messages keep coming, block the number and report it through your mobile carrier.
- Most calls from Sweden are ordinary calls from family, friends, colleagues and businesses. If you are expecting one, save the number once the person has confirmed it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Sweden?
The country code for Sweden is +46. From abroad, dial your exit code (00 from most countries, 011 from the US and Canada), then +46 without the plus sign, then the local number. Written locally as 070-123 45 67, an example mobile number in Sweden is dialed as +46 70 123 45 67 from abroad.
What's the exit code to dial Sweden from a mobile?
On a mobile phone you can skip exit codes altogether: type +46 and then the local number. From a landline, dial 011 from the US or Canada, 00 from the UK and most of Europe, or your own country's exit code first.
Do I need to drop the leading 0 when dialing Sweden?
Yes. Leave out the leading 0 after the country code: dial +46, then the rest of the number.
What time is it in Sweden, and when is a good time to call?
Sweden is on UTC+1. Business hours there (09:00–18:00) are 08:00–17:00 UTC, 03:00–12:00 in New York and 08:00–17:00 in London.
How many digits is a phone number in Sweden?
A number in Sweden has 7–9 digits after the country code +46, not counting a leading trunk digit.
How much does it cost to call Sweden?
With QuikRing a call to Sweden costs $0.13/min to a mobile and $0.04/min to a landline, charged per started minute. You call from your browser, so there is no SIM card, roaming plan or app to set up.
Who is calling me from +46?
The code shows which country's numbering plan a number belongs to, not who is calling, and caller IDs can be spoofed. Don't call back an unknown number, block it if it keeps calling, and report it through your mobile carrier.