Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in London, it's that in Stockholm.
When it's 8:00 am in London, it's 9:00 am in Stockholm — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in London, it's 11:00 am in Stockholm — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in London, it's 1:00 pm in Stockholm — midday there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in London, it's 4:00 pm in Stockholm — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in London, it's 6:00 pm in Stockholm — evening there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in London, it's 10:00 pm in Stockholm — night there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: London uses the GBP (£) and Stockholm uses the SEK (kr). Language shifts too — English in London, Swedish in Stockholm. Be careful behind the wheel: London drives on the left, Stockholm on the right.
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Capital
- London
- Currency
- British pound (GBP · £)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +44
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- Sweden
- Capital
- Stockholm
- Currency
- Swedish krona (SEK · kr)
- Language
- Swedish
- Calling code
- +46
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between London and Stockholm?
London is 1 hour ahead of Stockholm. London runs on GMT+1 and Stockholm on GMT+2. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When it's 10 am in London, what time is it in Stockholm?
10:00 am in London is 11:00 am in Stockholm on the same day — late morning there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in London, what time is it in Stockholm?
3:00 pm in London is 4:00 pm in Stockholm on the same day — afternoon there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 7 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is London from Stockholm?
About 1,433 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 2h 11m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do London and Stockholm use?
London uses the British pound (GBP, £); Stockholm uses the Swedish krona (SEK, kr). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call London from Stockholm?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +44, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in London and Stockholm?
London primarily speaks English; Stockholm speaks Swedish. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do London and Stockholm drive on the same side of the road?
No. United Kingdom drives on the left, Sweden on the right. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.