040 area code — Malmö
040 is the local dialing code used in Malmö, Sweden. Numbers are written internationally as +46 40.
How to call Malmö
- From abroad
- +46 40 XXX XXXX
- Within Sweden
- 040 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +46
About the 040 area code
A full number here takes the form +46 40 XXX XXXX — the 40 identifies Malmö within Sweden's numbering plan.
Area codes like 040 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 Malmö?
Malmö uses the area code 040, written internationally as +46 40.
How do I call Malmö from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +46 40, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Malmö?
Malmö is in the Europe/Stockholm time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 040 a mobile or a landline code?
040 is a geographic (landline) area code for Malmö. Mobile numbers in Sweden use their own separate prefixes.