What time zone is Vänersborg in?

Vänersborg 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 Vänersborg?

Clocks in Vänersborg move backward 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 3:00 AM, changing from CEST (UTC+02:00) to CET (UTC+01:00)

Does Vänersborg observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Vänersborg?

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

Current Time in Vänersborg, Sweden

9:05:30 PM

21:05:30

Sunday, October 18, 2026

CEST (Central European Summer Time) · UTC+02:00

Europe/Stockholm

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Time zone details

Vänersborg is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Next clock changeOct 25, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 6 days 5 hoursUpcomingView 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: 23,119

Convert Vänersborg time

Compare Vänersborg with another city or time zone

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

Popular conversions (current offsets)

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All times shown relative to Vänersborg local time

Clock changes in Vänersborg

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, October 25, 2026

3:00 AM CEST2:00 AM CET

Clocks move back 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, 2026upcoming
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 Vänersborg

Upcoming national public holidays in Sweden

Sat, Oct 31, 2026All Saints' Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Vänersborg in?: Vänersborg 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 Vänersborg?: Clocks in Vänersborg move backward 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 3:00 AM, changing from CEST (UTC+02:00) to CET (UTC+01:00)
Does Vänersborg observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Vänersborg observes daylight saving time: CEST (UTC+2) in summer and CET (UTC+1) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Vänersborg?: Vänersborg is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer