Sweden

Sweden country code: +46

To call Sweden from abroad, dial +46 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.

How to dial Sweden

  1. 1. Start with +46. On a mobile, hold 0 for +. On a landline, dial your exit code first (00 in most countries, 011 from the US and Canada).
  2. 2. Adjust the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
  3. 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick Swedenin Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +46 for you.

Dialing examples

Mobile
070-123 45 67 β†’ +46 70 123 45 67
Landline
Dial the area code without its leading 0, then the number.

Sweden at a glance

Country code
+46
Main language
Swedish
Time zone
UTC+1 in January, UTC+2 in July
Kitaphone rate
$0.04/min landline Β· $0.11/min mobile
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Questions about calling Sweden

What is the country code for Sweden?
+46. From outside Sweden, dial +46 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
How do I dial a mobile number in Sweden from abroad?
Write it in international form: 070-123 45 67 becomes +46 70 123 45 67.
Do I drop the leading 0 when calling Sweden?
Yes. Numbers in Sweden are written locally with a leading 0, which you leave out after +46.
What time zone is Sweden in?
UTC+1 in January, UTC+2 in July. Check the local time before you call.
What language is spoken in Sweden?
The main language is Swedish.
How much does it cost to call Sweden?
$0.04 per minute to landlines and $0.11 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
Does the person in Sweden need an app?
No. Kitaphone calls the ordinary phone network, so the call arrives on their normal mobile or landline. They need no app, no account and no internet connection.

See also