Sweden Phone Number Format

Country code +46 — Complete guide to Sweden phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.

Number Format Overview

Phone numbers in Sweden use the international country code +46. When dialing from outside Sweden, you must include this country code before the local number.

International Format

+46 [area code] [local number]

From the United States

011 46 [area code] [local number]
When dialing a number within Sweden, local dialing rules apply. You may need to include a trunk prefix (often 0) before the area code for domestic calls, but you should omit this prefix when dialing internationally.

Mobile vs. Landline Numbers

Mobile Numbers

Mobile phone numbers in Sweden typically:

  • Begin with specific mobile prefixes
  • May have a different length than landline numbers
  • Are often 8-10 digits after the country code
+46 XX XXXX XXXX
Landline Numbers

Landline numbers in Sweden typically:

  • Start with a geographic area code
  • Area codes identify the city or region
  • Total length varies by area code
+46 (area) XXXX XXXX

Example Phone Numbers

These are example formats only and are not real phone numbers:

Type Local Format International Format From US
Landline (Stockholm) (0XX) XXXX XXXX +46 XX XXXX XXXX 011 46 XX XXXX XXXX
Mobile 0XXX XXX XXXX +46 XXX XXX XXXX 011 46 XXX XXX XXXX
Toll-Free 0800 XXX XXXX +46 800 XXX XXXX 011 46 800 XXX XXXX

Sweden Area Codes

Major area codes in Sweden:

Area Code City / Region
271 Alfta-Edsbyn
322 Alingsås-Vårgårda
476 Älmhult
174 Alunda
251 Älvdalen
472 Alvesta-Rydaholm
929 Älvsbyn
532 Åmål
690 Ånge
431 Ängelholm-Båstad
589 Arboga
647 Åre-Järpen
573 Årjäng
961 Arjeplog
960 Arvidsjaur
570 Arvika
474 Åseda-Lenhovda
941 Åsele
583 Askersund
120 Åtvidaberg
226 Avesta-Krylbo
624 Backe
915 Bastuträsk
531 Bengtsfors
652 Bergsjö
662 Björna
932 Bjurholm
921 Boden
278 Bollnäs
33 Borås
243 Borlänge
693 Bräcke-Gällö
661 Bredbyn
914 Burträsk
912 Byske
571 Charlottenberg-Åmotfors
552 Deje
653 Delsbo
942 Dorotea
534 Ed
381 Eksjö
471 Emmaboda
171 Enköping
16 Eskilstuna-Torshälla
413 Eslöv-Höör
223 Fagersta-Norberg
346 Falkenberg
515 Falköping
23 Falun
528 Färgelanda
View all 264 area codes

Dialing Tips

  • Remove the leading zero: When dialing internationally, drop the trunk prefix (usually 0) that is used for domestic calls in Sweden.
  • Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use +46 instead of 011 46.
  • Verify the number length: Make sure you have the correct number of digits. If your call does not connect, check whether you need to add or remove an area code digit.
  • Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full +46 prefix so they work from any country.
Sweden Quick Info
Country Code+46
ISO CodeSE
CapitalStockholm
International Prefix011 (from US)
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