Time Difference Between London and Stockholm

The time difference between London and Stockholm is 1 hour. When it is 12:00 noon in London, it is 13:00 in Stockholm. London uses the Europe/London time zone (UTC+1), while Stockholm uses Europe/Stockholm (UTC+2).

Stockholm is 1 hour ahead of London — 1 hour
London, United Kingdom
01:48:43
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+1 · BST (DST)
Stockholm, Sweden
02:48:43
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+2 · CEST (DST)

Time Zone Details: London vs Stockholm

Detail London Stockholm
Time Zone IDEurope/LondonEurope/Stockholm
UTC OffsetUTC+1UTC+2
AbbreviationBSTCEST
DST ActiveYes — currently observingYes — currently observing
CountryUnited KingdomSweden
RegionEuropeEurope

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 7 overlapping business hours between London and Stockholm (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–16:00 in London  =  10:00–17:00 in Stockholm

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from London time to Stockholm time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

London Stockholm
00:00 01:00 Night
01:00 02:00 Night
02:00 03:00 Night
03:00 04:00 Night
04:00 05:00 Night
05:00 06:00 Night
06:00 07:00
07:00 08:00
08:00 09:00
09:00 10:00 Overlap
10:00 11:00 Overlap
11:00 12:00 Overlap
12:00 13:00 Overlap
13:00 14:00 Overlap
14:00 15:00 Overlap
15:00 16:00 Overlap
16:00 17:00
17:00 18:00
18:00 19:00
19:00 20:00
20:00 21:00
21:00 22:00
22:00 23:00 Night
23:00 00:00 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Both London and Stockholm are currently observing daylight saving time. The current 1 hour difference reflects both cities' DST offsets. When one city switches back to standard time before the other, the gap will temporarily change by 1 hour.

Practical Tips for London–Stockholm Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between London and Stockholm?

The time difference is 1 hour. Stockholm is 1 hour ahead of London.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they may switch on different dates, causing the gap to shift by 1 hour temporarily.

When is the best time to call from London to Stockholm?

The best window is between 09:00 and 16:00 London time, which corresponds to 10:00–17:00 in Stockholm. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert London time to Stockholm time?

Add 1 hour to London time to get Stockholm time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.