Gothenburg
What time is it in Sweden
About Gothenburg
Gothenburg runs on Central European Summer Time, UTC+2, six hours ahead of New York. Noon in Manhattan equals 18:00 along the Göta River. The 6-hour gap holds all year, since Sweden and the US shift clocks within the same week. Standard time returns on October 25, 2026. Right now daylight stretches roughly 17.5 hours — sunsets after 22:00 are normal. Swedish offices open early (08:00), wrap by 16:00–17:00, and pause for fika twice a day. Best window from the East Coast: 09:00–11:00 EST.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Gothenburg right now?+
Gothenburg is in the UTC+2 time zone, observing daylight saving time during summer months. You can see the exact current local time in Gothenburg using the live clock at the top of this page.
What time zone is Gothenburg in?+
Gothenburg uses UTC+2 in standard time and shifts one hour forward during DST (daylight saving time). This makes time calculations with Gothenburg straightforward and consistent.
What is the time difference between Gothenburg and New York?+
Gothenburg is 6 hours ahead of New York (EST, UTC-5). When New York is on EDT (UTC-4) during summer, the difference shrinks to 5 hours. When it is noon in New York, it is 18:00 in Gothenburg.
What is the time difference between Gothenburg and London?+
Gothenburg is 1 hour ahead of London (GMT/UTC+0). During British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1, late March to late October), this difference narrows by one hour.
Does Gothenburg observe daylight saving time?+
Yes, Gothenburg observes daylight saving time. Clocks are moved forward during the summer, altering the UTC offset temporarily. Be sure to check current offsets when scheduling international calls or meetings.