018 area code — Uppsala
In Sweden, the area code 018 covers Uppsala. Numbers are written internationally as +46 18.
How to call Uppsala
- From abroad
- +46 18 XXX XXXX
- Within Sweden
- 018 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +46
About the 018 area code
When you see a number beginning +46 18, it belongs to Uppsala: the 46 is Sweden's country calling code and 18 is the area code.
Area codes like 018 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Sweden number. To actually receive an SMS on a Sweden number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Uppsala?
Uppsala uses the area code 018, written internationally as +46 18.
How do I call Uppsala from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +46 18, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Uppsala?
Uppsala is in the Europe/Stockholm time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 018 a mobile or a landline code?
018 is a geographic (landline) area code for Uppsala. Mobile numbers in Sweden use their own separate prefixes.