08 area code — Stockholm
In Sweden, the area code 08 covers Stockholm. Numbers are written internationally as +46 8.
How to call Stockholm
- From abroad
- +46 8 XXX XXXX
- Within Sweden
- 08 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +46
About the 08 area code
When you see a number beginning +46 8, it belongs to Stockholm: the 46 is Sweden's country calling code and 8 is the area code.
Area codes like 08 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 Stockholm?
Stockholm uses the area code 08, written internationally as +46 8.
How do I call Stockholm from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +46 8, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Stockholm?
Stockholm is in the Europe/Stockholm time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 08 a mobile or a landline code?
08 is a geographic (landline) area code for Stockholm. Mobile numbers in Sweden use their own separate prefixes.