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How to Call Sweden
This guide provides helpful tips for calling Sweden from the U.S. Learn how to make calls to Sweden with confidence.
The Sweden country code is +46. Use +46 as the international dialing prefix for calls to Sweden from any country, then dial the swedish area code without the leading 0 and the local number. The ISO codes are SE and SWE.
SWEDEN COUNTRY CODE
+46
Dial before any swedish number from outside Sweden
What is the country code for Sweden?
| Quick reference | Detail | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Country Code | +46 | Dial before a swedish number |
| ISO Code | SE / SWE | Country identifiers |
| International Prefix | +46 | Use for calls into Sweden |
| Trunk Prefix | 0 | Use only for domestic dialing |
| Number Length | 7-9 digits after +46 | Area or mobile code plus subscriber number |
| Emergency | 112 | Police, fire, and ambulance |
Good to know: Sweden uses 2-3 digit area codes. Mobile numbers start with 7.
For swedish numbers, the 0 at the start of a domestic area code is the trunk prefix. Keep it for calls inside Sweden. Remove it when calling from another country.
How to call Sweden
Use this universal format: exit code, then +46, then area code with the trunk 0 removed, then local number.
- Dial your exit code, or press + on a mobile phone.
- Dial 46 for Sweden.
- Dial the area code without the leading 0.
- Dial the local subscriber number.
International call flow:
1. Exit code
→
2. +46
→
3. Area code without 0
→
4. Local number
Exit code by country
US and Canada
011
UK and most of Europe
00
Australia
0011
Mobile, any country
+
Swedish numbers use a 0 trunk prefix for domestic calls. Remove it when calling from abroad.
Dialing format and examples
The +CC format works on any mobile phone. Use +46 8 123 45 67 for a Stockholm landline and +46 70 123 45 67 for a mobile number.
| Origin | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| US/Canada | 011 46 area code local number | 011 46 8 123 45 67 |
| UK | 00 46 area code local number | 00 46 8 123 45 67 |
| Australia | 0011 46 area code local number | 0011 46 8 123 45 67 |
| Mobile, any country | +46 area code local number | +46 8 123 45 67 |
For other dialing guides, see How to call the Netherlands or How to call Germany.
What a Sweden number looks like
A swedish phone number in international format has two parts. The country code +46 and the national number.
Landline
+46 | 8 | 1234567
Mobile
+46 | 70 | 1234567
Number format and length
After +46, swedish numbers contain 7-9 digits after +46. Landlines and mobile numbers follow the national format.
| Number type | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Stockholm landline | +46 8 XXX XXXX | +46 8 123 45 67 |
| Gothenburg landline | +46 8 XXX XXXX | +46 8 123 45 67 |
| Swedish mobile | +46 7X XXX XXXX | +46 70 123 45 67 |
Format a Sweden number for WhatsApp
For WhatsApp, save the Swedish number in international format with +46 and no trunk 0. A Swedish mobile written as 070 123 45 67 becomes +46 70 123 45 67. You can also save it without spaces as +46701234567.
If your team needs a swedish number for customer calls or local presence, see Telnyx Phone Numbers for numbers in 140+ countries with instant activation.
Good to know: WhatsApp needs the full international format. Drop the leading 0 before you add +46.
Sweden number formats and emergency numbers
Swedish numbers follow the national format. From another country, place +46 before the national number.
| City or region | Domestic code | International code |
|---|---|---|
| Stockholm | 08 | +46 8 |
| Gothenburg | 031 | +46 31 |
| Malmo | 040 | +46 40 |
| Uppsala | 018 | +46 18 |
| Vasteras | 021 | +46 21 |
| Orebro | 019 | +46 19 |
| Number type | Dialed in NL | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 112 | Police, fire, ambulance |
| Toll-free | 0800 | Free from swedish lines, not always reachable from abroad |
| Premium rate | 0900 | Can cost more than standard calls |
| Business numbers | 085 | Non-geographic business lines |
Keep in mind: 112 works inside Sweden only. If you are outside Sweden, call the emergency number for your current location. Some service numbers may not accept calls from outside Sweden.
Cost and best time to call Sweden
Call cost and timing depend on your carrier, your country, and whether you call a landline, mobile, toll-free, or premium-rate number.
How much does it cost to call Sweden
For business calling, Telnyx SIP Trunking gives per-minute pricing for calls to swedish landline and mobile destinations with usage-based pricing and no monthly minimums. Your total cost can change based on call volume, destination type, and fees from your current provider.
| Calling method | Cost pattern | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile carrier | Plan rate or international fee | Personal calls |
| International add-on | Recurring fee plus lower per-minute rates | Repeat callers |
| VoIP or SIP | Per-minute pricing by destination type | Teams and high-volume calling |
Good to know: Ask your provider whether swedish mobile calls are priced differently from landline calls. They often are.
Time zones and best time to call
Sweden follows Central European Time, UTC+1, and Central European Summer Time, UTC+2, during daylight saving. For business calls, aim for 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Swedish time.
| Calling from | Offset from NL | Best call window |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | SE offset varies | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. UK time |
| US Eastern | SE offset varies | 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET |
| US Pacific | SE offset varies | 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. PT |
Good to know: Time differences can shift for short periods because daylight saving dates do not match in every country.
Is calling Sweden free
Calling Sweden is not automatically free. It may be free if your mobile or landline plan includes Sweden calling, if both parties use an app over data, or if a company gives you a reachable local number.
WhatsApp and similar apps do not charge per minute for app-to-app calls, but your internet or roaming plan may charge for data. Business callers can use SIP Trunking with usage-based pricing for the lowest per-minute rates.
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