Current Time in Karlskrona, Sweden 🇸🇪
The current local time in Karlskrona, Sweden is 13:28:36 (CEST) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. Karlskrona is currently on daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 66,675. The sun rises at about 04:14 and sets at 21:48 today (17h 34m of daylight).
- Sunrise 04:14
- Sunset 21:48
- 17h 34m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Karlskrona
Karlskrona, Sweden keeps CEST (UTC+02:00). It observes daylight saving time, so the clocks move one hour twice a year - Karlskrona is on summer (DST) time right now. See our guide to daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at about 04:14 and sets at about 21:48 local time, giving Karlskrona 17h 34m of daylight.
Right now it is 13:28 on Tuesday in Karlskrona (UTC+02:00). When it is 13:28 here, it is 07:28 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 Karlskrona
- 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 Karlskrona to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 07:28 Tue | 6h behind |
| Los Angeles | 04:28 Tue | 9h behind |
| London | 12:28 Tue | 1h behind |
| Paris | 13:28 Tue | same time |
| Dubai | 15:28 Tue | 2h ahead |
| Mumbai | 16:58 Tue | 3.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 19:28 Tue | 6h ahead |
| Tokyo | 20:28 Tue | 7h ahead |
| Sydney | 21:28 Tue | 8h ahead |
Best next checks from Karlskrona
Compare Karlskrona 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 Karlskrona
For a normal business-hours call, 15:00-17:00 in Karlskrona overlaps with 09:00-11:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Karlskrona 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.
Karlskrona time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Karlskrona in?
Karlskrona uses CEST (UTC+02:00). During part of the year it switches to daylight saving time, moving the clocks forward one hour.
Does Karlskrona 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 Karlskrona today?
Today the sun rises around 04:14 and sets around 21:48 in Karlskrona, about 17h 34m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Karlskrona and other cities?
When it is 13:28 in Karlskrona, it is 07:28 in New York (6h behind). See the table above for Karlskrona's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Karlskrona
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.
Local entity signals for Karlskrona
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Karlskrona.
| Country | Sweden |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Europe/Stockholm (UTC+01:00) |
| Coordinates | 56.16, 15.59 |
| Population signal | About 66,675 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 04:14, sunset 21:48, 17h 34m 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: 56.16° N, 15.59° E
Population: 66,675
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