Sweden Dialing Code (+46)
The country calling code for Sweden is +46. Type a local number below to get its international form, and see how to dial Sweden from anywhere.
Type a local Sweden phone number to see its international form.
Note Drop the leading 0 when dialling from abroad: +46 8 123 456 78.
How to dial Sweden
The + in +46 stands for your local exit code (011 in the US and Canada, 00 across most of Europe, 00 in Sweden itself). Any GSM mobile lets you dial the + directly.
Sweden dialing reference
| Country calling code | +46 |
| ISO country code | SE |
| Region | Europe |
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
| Exit / IDD code (from Sweden) | 00 |
| Example number | 08 123 456 78 |
| International format | +46 812345678 |
Calling Sweden step by step
- 01 Start with your exit code — 011 in the US and Canada, 00 in the UK and Europe, or + on any mobile.
- 02 Dial the Sweden country code 46.
- 03 Add the local number without its leading 0 trunk prefix — e.g. 812345678.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Sweden?
The country calling code for Sweden is +46 (ISO code SE). You dial it after your own country's exit code — or type + on a mobile — before the local number.
How do I call Sweden from the US?
From the United States, dial 011 (the US exit code), then 46 (the Sweden country code), then the local number without its trunk prefix. For example: 011 46 812345678.
How do I call Sweden from the UK or Europe?
From the UK and most of Europe, dial 00 (the exit code), then 46, then the local number. For example: 00 46 812345678. On any mobile you can dial +46 812345678 instead.
What is the format of a Sweden phone number?
A typical Sweden number looks like 08 123 456 78. Drop the leading 0 when dialling from abroad: +46 8 123 456 78.