🇸🇪International Calling Guide

Sweden Calling Code
is +46

Looking to call Stockholm, Gothenburg, or Malmö? The country code for Sweden is +46. Make crystal-clear calls to any Swedish mobile or landline directly from your browser, without paying expensive carrier roaming fees.

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How to Call Sweden Step-by-Step

Dialing Sweden is straightforward, but remember the golden rule: always drop the leading zero.

1

Exit Code

Dial the exit code for your country.
011 for USA/Canada.
00 for UK/Europe.
(Or just use + on mobile/VoIP)

2

Sweden Code (+46)

Dial +46. This connects your call to the Swedish telephone network.

3

Area Code & Number

Dial the city code and subscriber number.
Important: DROP the leading zero!

The "Drop the Zero" Rule

Swedish area codes always start with a '0' domestically (e.g., 08 for Stockholm). However, when calling from abroad, you must DROP this zero.

Landline (Stockholm)
+46 08 123 45 67
+46 8 123 45 67
Mobile
+46 070 123 45 67
+46 70 123 45 67

Major Swedish City Codes

Common area codes for major destinations in Sweden. Remember to drop the '0' when dialing +46.

CityRegionArea Code
StockholmStockholm08
Gothenburg (Göteborg)Västra Götaland031
MalmöSkåne040
UppsalaUppsala018
VästeråsVästmanland021
CityRegionArea Code
ÖrebroÖrebro019
LinköpingÖstergötland013
HelsingborgSkåne042
JönköpingJönköping036
NorrköpingÖstergötland011

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the country code for Sweden?

The country calling code for Sweden is +46. You must dial this after your country's exit code (011 for US, 00 for Europe) and before the area code.

Do I drop the zero when calling Sweden?

Yes! This is a common rule for Sweden. Domestic area codes start with 0 (e.g., 08 for Stockholm), but you must drop this zero when calling from abroad (e.g., +46 8...).

How do I call a Swedish mobile phone?

Swedish mobile numbers typically start with 07 (e.g., 070, 073, 076). When calling from abroad, drop the leading zero and dial +46 7... followed by the rest of the number.

Can I call Sweden for free?

While completely free calls often come with poor quality or data mining, StartACall offers a free trial for new users to test the line quality to Sweden. After that, rates are incredibly low (pennies per minute).

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Calling Sweden: what to know

Sweden answers on the country code +46, with the capital in Stockholm and most business concentrated around Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö. The working language for business is Swedish, and local offices generally keep hours of 8:00 to 17:00 typical. Fika (coffee breaks) at 10:00 and 15:00 are real and people genuinely won't answer during them.

Outbound calls on StartACall need no phone number and no app. You place them from the browser, and you only add a US or Canada number when you also want to receive inbound calls.

Most mobiles in Sweden sit on operators such as Telia Sweden, Tele2 Sweden, Telenor Sweden. Swedish business is consensus-oriented; one-call decisions are rare. Expect multiple follow-ups and group calls.

Sweden runs on UTC plus 1, and it shifts for daylight saving, so confirm the current difference before an early or late call.

How to dial Sweden

  1. 1
    Start with the plus sign

    On a mobile, press and hold 0 to enter the plus sign. The plus sign works from any country, so you do not need to remember a local exit code.

  2. 2
    Enter the country code +46

    +46 routes the call to Sweden.

  3. 3
    Add the local number

    Dial the destination number without its leading 0. For Stockholm that means including the area code 08.

Rates to Sweden (+46)

Pay as you go, billed per minute with no connection surprises. A sample 10 minute call is shown for each line type.

Line typePer minute10 minute call
Mobile$0.2253$2.25
Landline$0.0620$0.62

Rates as of 2026-07-06, in US dollars, and subject to change. The exact rate is always confirmed in the dialer before you connect.

Frequently asked questions

What is the country code for Sweden?+

The country code for Sweden is +46. Stockholm uses the area code 08.

Do I need to install an app to call Sweden?+

No. StartACall runs in your browser on Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, so you can place the call without downloading anything or buying a phone number for outbound calls.

Can I receive calls as well?+

Outbound calls need no number. To receive inbound calls you add a US or Canada digital number, billed monthly, and answer it in the same browser tab.

Last reviewed June 2026Reviewed by the StartACall calling teamDialing rules cross checked against ITU international dialing procedures
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