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Sweden Phone Number Format
Country code +46 — Complete guide to Sweden phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How Sweden Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in Sweden have 9 digits for mobiles and 7 to 9 for landlines after the country code +46.
Inside Sweden a number is written with a leading 0, which makes 10 digits:
070-XXX XX XX.
Drop that 0 when you call from abroad or save the number in international format:
+46 70 XXX XX XX.
| Country code | +46 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +46 | 9 digits for mobiles and 7 to 9 for landlines |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | 0, dropped after +46 |
| Mobile numbers start with | 070, 072–073, 076 or 078–079 |
| Exit code (to call abroad from Sweden) | 00 |
| Dial from the US | 011 46 70 XXX XX XX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
9 digits after +46, starting with 070, 072–073, 076 or 078–079.
070-XXX XX XX at home+46 70 XXX XX XX international7 to 9 digits after +46. Landlines begin with an area code, for example Stockholm:
08-XX XX XX at home+46 8 XX XX XX internationalSweden Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 070, 072–073, 076 or 078–079 | 070-XXX XX XX |
+46 70 XXX XX XX |
011 46 70 XXX XX XX |
| Landline | — | 08-XX XX XX |
+46 8 XX XX XX |
011 46 8 XX XX XX |
| Toll-free | 020 | 020-XX XX XX |
+46 20 XX XX XX |
011 46 20 XX XX XX |
| Premium rate | 064, 090, 093–094 or 099 | 0900-XX XX XXX |
+46 900 XX XX XXX |
011 46 900 XX XX XXX |
| Shared cost | — | 077-XXX XX XX |
+46 77 XXX XX XX |
011 46 77 XXX XX XX |
| Company number (UAN) | — | 010-XXX XX XX |
+46 10 XXX XX XX |
011 46 10 XXX XX XX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
Checking a number from Sweden? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.
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 |
Dialing Tips
- Remove the leading 0: When dialing internationally, drop the trunk prefix (0) that is used for domestic calls in Sweden.
-
Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+46instead of011 46. - Verify the number length: Numbers in Sweden have 9 digits for mobiles and 7 to 9 for landlines after +46. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
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Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full
+46prefix so they work from any country.
Sweden Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in Sweden have?
Phone numbers in Sweden have 9 digits for mobiles and 7 to 9 for landlines after the country code +46. Written for domestic calls with the leading 0, a mobile number has 10 digits.
What do mobile numbers in Sweden start with?
Mobile numbers in Sweden start with 070, 072–073, 076 or 078–079 when written for domestic calls. In international format the leading 0 is dropped: +46 70 XXX XX XX.
How do I write a phone number from Sweden in international format?
Start with +46, then the national number without the leading 0. For example, a mobile number written 070-XXX XX XX at home becomes +46 70 XXX XX XX. From a US landline, dial 011 46 70 XXX XX XX.
What is the toll-free prefix in Sweden?
Toll-free numbers in Sweden start with 020, for example 020-XX XX XX. Many toll-free numbers can't be reached from abroad.
How do I call the US from Sweden?
Dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX. From a mobile phone you can use + instead of 00: +1 XXX XXX XXXX.