Current Time in Göteborg, Sweden 🇸🇪
The current local time in Göteborg, Sweden is 12:51:46 (CEST) on Saturday, 19 September 2026. Göteborg is currently on daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 587,549. The sun rises at about 06:50 and sets at 19:21 today (12h 31m of daylight).
- Sunrise 06:50
- Sunset 19:21
- 12h 31m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Göteborg
Göteborg, Sweden keeps CEST (UTC+02:00). It observes daylight saving time, so the clocks move one hour twice a year - Göteborg is on summer (DST) time right now. See our guide to daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at about 06:50 and sets at about 19:21 local time, giving Göteborg 12h 31m of daylight.
Right now it is 12:51 on Saturday in Göteborg (UTC+02:00). When it is 12:51 here, it is 06:51 in New York (6h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Göteborg
- Use the Europe/Stockholm IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is active now, so compare the current UTC offset before booking calls.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Göteborg to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 06:51 Sat | 6h behind |
| Los Angeles | 03:51 Sat | 9h behind |
| London | 11:51 Sat | 1h behind |
| Paris | 12:51 Sat | same time |
| Dubai | 14:51 Sat | 2h ahead |
| Mumbai | 16:21 Sat | 3.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 18:51 Sat | 6h ahead |
| Tokyo | 19:51 Sat | 7h ahead |
| Sydney | 20:51 Sat | 8h ahead |
Best next checks from Göteborg
Compare Göteborg with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Sweden.
Business-hours overlap from Göteborg
For a normal business-hours call, 15:00-17:00 in Göteborg overlaps with 09:00-11:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Göteborg time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 15:00-17:00 | 09:00-11:00 | 2 hours |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | 10:00-17:00 | 09:00-16:00 | 7 hours |
| Paris | 09:00-17:00 | 09:00-17:00 | 8 hours |
| Dubai | 09:00-15:00 | 11:00-17:00 | 6 hours |
| Mumbai | 09:00-13:30 | 12:30-17:00 | 4.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Göteborg time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Göteborg in?
Göteborg uses CEST (UTC+02:00). During part of the year it switches to daylight saving time, moving the clocks forward one hour.
Does Göteborg observe daylight saving time?
Yes - Clocks go forward an hour in spring and back an hour in autumn, so the local offset changes twice a year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Göteborg today?
Today the sun rises around 06:50 and sets around 19:21 in Göteborg, about 12h 31m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Göteborg and other cities?
When it is 12:51 in Göteborg, it is 06:51 in New York (6h behind). See the table above for Göteborg's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Göteborg
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Europe/Stockholm IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Sweden time page.
Location and time-zone details for Göteborg
These details identify the place behind the clock: its country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and current daylight-saving context.
| Country | Sweden |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Europe/Stockholm (UTC+01:00) |
| Coordinates | 57.71, 11.97 |
| Population signal | About 587,549 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 06:50, sunset 19:21, 12h 31m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Europe/Stockholm time-zone page for rules, the Sweden country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 57.71° N, 11.97° E
Population: 587,549
Country: 🇸🇪 Sweden
Timezone: CET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CEST)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Sweden: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Sweden: CEST