031 area code — Gothenburg
In Sweden, the area code 031 covers Gothenburg. Numbers are written internationally as +46 31.
How to call Gothenburg
- From abroad
- +46 31 XXX XXXX
- Within Sweden
- 031 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +46
About the 031 area code
When you see a number beginning +46 31, it belongs to Gothenburg: the 46 is Sweden's country calling code and 31 is the area code.
Area codes like 031 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 Gothenburg?
Gothenburg uses the area code 031, written internationally as +46 31.
How do I call Gothenburg from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +46 31, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Gothenburg?
Gothenburg is in the Europe/Stockholm time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 031 a mobile or a landline code?
031 is a geographic (landline) area code for Gothenburg. Mobile numbers in Sweden use their own separate prefixes.