Sweden facts
| Capital | Stockholm |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Europe, Northern Europe |
| Area | 450,295 km² · 173,860 sq mi · 111,270,146 acres |
| Language | Swedish |
| Demonym | Swedish |
| Currency | Swedish Krona (SEK) |
| Time zone | Europe/Stockholm · UTC+2 · 9:35 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +46 |
| Internet domain | .se |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, F |
| Capital coordinates | 59.3294, 18.0687 |
Time difference
Stockholm is on UTC+2 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 6:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 3:00 a.m. |
| London | 11:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 10:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Sweden is about 4.8% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Sweden is about 1.9 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Stockholm to Washington, D.C.: about 6,637 km (4,124 mi) as the crow flies.
- Stockholm to London: about 1,433 km (890 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Sweden shares land borders with 2 countries: Finland, Norway.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Sweden?
The capital of Sweden is Stockholm.
How big is Sweden?
Sweden covers about 450,295 km² (173,860 sq mi), ranking 55 of 196 countries by area. It is about 4.8% of the size of the United States. It is about 1.9 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Sweden in?
Stockholm uses UTC+2 (Europe/Stockholm) today. When it is noon in Stockholm, it is 6:00 a.m. in New York and 11:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Sweden use?
Sweden uses the Swedish Krona (SEK).
What is the country code for Sweden?
The international calling code is +46. From the United States dial 011 46 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 46.
What language is spoken in Sweden?
Official or national language: Swedish.