What time zone is Göteborg in?

Göteborg uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Stockholm.

When is the next clock change in Göteborg?

Clocks in Göteborg move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CET (UTC+01:00) to CEST (UTC+02:00)

Does Göteborg observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Göteborg observes daylight saving time: CEST (UTC+2) in summer and CET (UTC+1) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Göteborg?

Göteborg is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer

Current Time in Göteborg, Sweden

11:03:02 PM

23:03:02

Saturday, November 7, 2026

CET (Central European Time) · UTC+01:00

Europe/Stockholm

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Time zone details

Göteborg is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Next clock changeMar 28, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 140 daysUpcomingView details

Location facts

Place

Country: Sweden
Administrative area
Country currency: Swedish Krona (SEK)

Practical

Country languages: Swedish, Northern Sami, Southern Sami, Finnish
Dialing code: +46
Population: 572,799

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Compare Göteborg with another city or time zone

Göteborg follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Stockholm

Popular conversions (current offsets)

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All times shown relative to Göteborg local time

Clock changes in Göteborg

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 28, 2027

2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 29, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, October 25, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
3:00 AM CEST2:00 AM CET
Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sweden daylight saving time Clock changes worldwide

Plan around Göteborg

Upcoming national public holidays in Sweden

Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Göteborg in?: Göteborg uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Stockholm.
When is the next clock change in Göteborg?: Clocks in Göteborg move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CET (UTC+01:00) to CEST (UTC+02:00)
Does Göteborg observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Göteborg observes daylight saving time: CEST (UTC+2) in summer and CET (UTC+1) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Göteborg?: Göteborg is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer