Current local time in GothenburgVästra Götaland, Sweden
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Europe/StockholmUTC+1 / UTC+2
Gothenburg keeps Central European Standard Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Stockholm.
Daylight saving time in Gothenburg
Gothenburg changes its clocks twice a year. The next changes, from the IANA time zone database as of October 2026:
- Sun, Oct 25, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC+1
- Sun, Mar 28, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+2
Cities on the same time as Gothenburg
These places show the same clock as Gothenburg every day of the coming year, clock changes included.
Gothenburg time zone at a glance
- IANA time zone
- Europe/Stockholm
- UTC offset
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Daylight saving
- Observed
- Next clock change
- Sun, Oct 25, 2026 → UTC+1
- Country
- Sweden
- Region
- Västra Götaland
- Coordinates
- 57.71°, 11.97°
- Population
- 608,462
- Local date
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Sunrise and sunset in Gothenburg today
Computed from Gothenburg's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.
- Sunrise
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- Sunset
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- Solar noon
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- Day length
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- Civil dawn
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- Civil dusk
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- Golden hour ends
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- Golden hour begins
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Gothenburg time difference from major cities
| City | Local time now | Gothenburg is |
|---|---|---|
| New York CityUnited States | — | 6h ahead |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | — | 1h ahead |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | — | 2h behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | — | 6h behind |
| TokyoJapan | — | 7h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | — | 9h behind |
Need a different pair? Compare any two cities or convert a specific time.
Gothenburg time: questions and answers
- What time is it in Gothenburg right now?
- The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time in Gothenburg, updated every second from your device's clock. Gothenburg keeps Central European Standard Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer.
- What time zone is Gothenburg in?
- Gothenburg is in the IANA time zone Europe/Stockholm: Central European Standard Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer.
- Does Gothenburg observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Upcoming changes: Sun, Oct 25, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC+1; Sun, Mar 28, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+2.
- Which cities share Gothenburg's time?
- Stockholm, Malmö, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Paris keep the same clock as Gothenburg all year.
Planning something with Gothenburg?
- Find a meeting time — the hours that overlap between Gothenburg and your team.
- Convert a time — turn a time in Gothenburg into yours, or the other way round.
- Compare office hours — when Gothenburg offices and yours are both open.
- Send a calendar invite — with the Europe/Stockholm time zone set correctly.
Other cities in Sweden
Mölndal, Trollhättan, Borås, Halmstad, Helsingborg, Jönköping, Karlstad, Malmö, Lund, Kristianstad