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. 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. Adjust the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
- 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
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.