What time is it in Stockholm right now?
Current Stockholm time, Europe/Stockholm time zone (GMT+01:00), daylight saving status, and the live time difference with major world cities.
Sunday, November 8, 2026 · GMT+01:00 · Standard time
It is early morning in Stockholm, Sweden. Time zone: Europe/Stockholm.
GMT+01:00
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Typical office hours 08:00–17:00, Monday to Friday; the Nasdaq Stockholm trades 09:00–17:30 CET.
Stockholm time difference with major cities
Live offset between Stockholm and key global cities. Values update automatically and account for daylight saving time on both sides.
| City | Local time | Difference vs Stockholm | Convert |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 22:01 | -6h | Stockholm to New York |
| London | 03:01 | -1h | Stockholm to London |
| Tokyo | 12:01 | +8h | Stockholm to Tokyo |
| Beijing | 11:01 | +7h | Stockholm to Beijing |
| Sydney | 14:01 | +10h | Stockholm to Sydney |
About time in Stockholm
Stockholm keeps Central European Time and is the financial and tech capital of the Nordic region. The city shifts between Central European Time (UTC+1) and Central European Summer Time (UTC+2) on the EU schedule, and its high latitude near 59°N brings one of Europe’s most extreme seasonal daylight swings — in midsummer the sun barely sets and daylight lingers near midnight, while in midwinter the city sees only a few hours of pale daylight, which is why the DST switch is felt so dramatically here. The Nasdaq Stockholm opens at 09:00 local time and is the main exchange for the Nordic region, and the city is a major hub for technology and telecoms, home to a dense cluster of startups and established tech firms. Sweden’s business culture favours flat hierarchies and efficient workdays, and the national calendar is shaped by Midsummer celebrations in late June and several public holidays. An accurate Stockholm time reference is essential for anyone coordinating across the Nordic region.
Location
Capital of Sweden on the eastern coast, spread across islands at the mouth of Lake Mälaren at about 59°N latitude.
Daylight saving rules
Observes EU summer time: forward on the last Sunday of March (CET → CEST, UTC+1 → UTC+2), back on the last Sunday of October.
What Stockholm time is known for
- Extreme seasonal daylight swing
- Nasdaq Nordic exchange
- Midsummer holiday calendar
Common questions about Stockholm time
What time is it in Stockholm right now?
It is currently 04:01 in Stockholm (Sunday, November 8, 2026), which is GMT+01:00.
What time zone is Stockholm in?
Stockholm uses the Europe/Stockholm time zone, currently GMT+01:00. Stockholm observes daylight saving time, so the offset changes twice a year.
Does Stockholm observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Stockholm is currently on standard time. Observes EU summer time: forward on the last Sunday of March (CET → CEST, UTC+1 → UTC+2), back on the last Sunday of October.
What is the time difference between Stockholm and New York?
Stockholm is +6h compared with New York. Check the table above for the live value, which can shift when either city changes its clocks.