Current Local Time in Sweden
Current local time and time zone in Sweden, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.
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Quick facts about Sweden
| Type | Country |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Continent | Europe |
| Coordinates | 59°19′45.5″N 18°4′7″E (59.3293, 18.0686) |
| Capital | Stockholm |
| Population | 10.500.000 |
| Area | 173.860 sq mi |
| ISO code | SE |
| ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 | SWE |
| Currency | Swedish krona (SEK) |
| Languages | Swedish |
| Calling code | +46 |
| Time zone | Europe/Stockholm |
| Local time | 6:46 PM (UTC+02:00) |
| Best months | May, June, July, August and September |
| Climate | Subarctic |
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Summary
Sweden is a country in Europe. Sweden is a country in Europe with its capital at Stockholm. It has a population of about 10.5 million. The capital is Stockholm.
Right now it is 70°F (21°C) in Sweden with overcast. It feels like 69°F. Today runs from 56°F to 71°F. Chance of precipitation is 10%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Sweden is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is subarctic. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 72°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 23°F.
The closest major airport is Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), about 23 mi away.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 71°F is in line with the 69°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Sweden today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Coordinates: 59°19′45.5″N 18°4′7″E (59.3293, 18.0686)
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Sweden?
Sweden is a country in Europe. Its coordinates are 59.3293, 18.0686. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Sweden right now?
It is currently 70°F (21°C) with overcast. Humidity is 51% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Sweden?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Sweden, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Sweden in?
Sweden observes Europe/Stockholm (UTC+02:00). The local time is 6:46 PM.
How many people live in Sweden?
Sweden has a population of approximately 10.5 million.
What is the nearest airport to Sweden?
The closest airports are Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), 23 mi away, Helsinki Airport (HEL), 249 mi away and Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL), 250 mi away.
What places are in Sweden?
Sweden covers 1 places in this atlas, including Stockholm.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 25, 2026 at 6:46 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
