Current Time in Östersund, Sweden

See Östersund’s live clock in Europe/Stockholm time, current UTC offset, and DST status, plus compare schedules with other cities.

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Sweden · CEST
Östersund Daylight TimeGMT +02Tue, Jul 21
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CET automatically adjusted to CEST time zone, that is in use
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UTC · UTC
Coordinated Universal TimeGMT +00Tue, Jul 21
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Live Time and Offset

Check the current time in Östersund, Sweden, using the Europe/Stockholm timezone. See whether the city is on CET (UTC+1) or CEST (UTC+2) with DST status at a glance.

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DST Change Dates

View Östersund’s daylight saving schedule, including the exact spring-forward and fall-back dates. The page shows when clocks change and how the offset shifts between winter and summer time.

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Compare and Export Meetings

Compare Östersund time with other cities in the hour-by-hour grid to find the best overlap. Export meetings to ICS, Google Calendar, or Gmail to keep schedules aligned.

How to Check Current Time in Östersund, Sweden

  1. Open the Östersund time page: Go to https://www.xconvert.com/time-converter/sweden/ostersund to see Östersund, Sweden already loaded in the comparison grid. This page is useful when you need to coordinate a client call in Sweden, plan a trip to Jämtland County, or line up a remote handoff with a Scandinavian team.

  2. Add the cities you need to compare: Click + Add City and search for places like New York, London, or Tokyo to compare with Östersund, Sweden. That helps with common workflows such as transatlantic sales calls, UK-based project reviews, or scheduling support coverage across Europe and Asia.

  3. Drag across the timeline to pick a meeting window: Use the 24-hour grid to drag a purple selection across the hours you want to test, then adjust it with the center or handles. For example, a 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM window in Östersund, Sweden is a practical way to see whether a morning meeting works for London or whether it lands too early for New York.

  4. Export the result for your team: Once a range is selected, use ICS download, Google Calendar, Gmail, Copy to clipboard, or Share link to distribute the meeting time. This is especially useful for distributed teams, because a calendar file or share link lets everyone see the time in their own local zone without manual conversion.

About Östersund Time Zone

Östersund, Sweden uses the Europe/Stockholm IANA time zone, which places it on UTC+1 during standard time and UTC+2 during daylight saving time. In January, Östersund is on UTC+1; in July, it is on UTC+2, so the local clock shifts with the season rather than staying fixed year-round.

Östersund, Sweden observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 29, 2026, moving from UTC+1 to UTC+2, and go back 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026, returning from UTC+2 to UTC+1. That matters for scheduling with teams in finance, SaaS, consulting, and logistics, because a recurring meeting that works in winter may shift relative to New York, London, Dubai, or Tokyo once the clocks change.

Geographically, Östersund, Sweden sits in central Sweden in Jämtland County, which makes it part of the same broader time system used across most of the country. It stays aligned with neighboring Swedish cities and the Stockholm time zone, so business coordination within Sweden is straightforward, while international calls still need seasonal checks because Europe, the US, and parts of Asia do not all switch daylight saving time on the same dates.

Östersund City Details

Östersund, Sweden has a population of 49,806, making it a mid-sized Swedish city with enough local business activity to support regular domestic and international coordination. Its coordinates are 63.1792° N, 14.63566° E, placing it far north in Sweden, which is useful context for travel planning, winter logistics, and daylight-aware scheduling.

The local currency is SEK, and the country dialing code is +46. For practical use, that means a meeting invite, hotel booking, or vendor contract for Östersund, Sweden will usually be handled in Swedish kronor, while phone numbers for local contacts use Sweden’s international calling code.

Time Differences from Östersund

In January, Östersund, Sweden (UTC+1) is 6 hours ahead of New York (UTC-5): when it is 9:00 AM in Östersund, it is 3:00 AM in New York. In July, Östersund, Sweden (UTC+2) is also 6 hours ahead of New York (UTC-4): when it is 9:00 AM in Östersund, it is 3:00 AM in New York. That makes early-morning Swedish meetings difficult for US East Coast teams unless they are willing to join before sunrise.

In January, Östersund, Sweden (UTC+1) is 1 hour ahead of London (UTC+0): when it is 9:00 AM in Östersund, it is 8:00 AM in London. In July, Östersund, Sweden (UTC+2) is 1 hour ahead of London (UTC+1): when it is 9:00 AM in Östersund, it is 8:00 AM in London. This small gap is why Sweden-to-UK business calls are often easiest in the late morning or early afternoon.

In January, Östersund, Sweden (UTC+1) is 8 hours behind Tokyo (UTC+9): when it is 9:00 AM in Östersund, it is 5:00 PM in Tokyo. In July, Östersund, Sweden (UTC+2) is 7 hours behind Tokyo (UTC+9): when it is 9:00 AM in Östersund, it is 4:00 PM in Tokyo. That difference is important for technology teams, manufacturing coordination, and customer support handoffs between Sweden and Japan.

In January, Östersund, Sweden (UTC+1) is 10 hours behind Sydney (UTC+11): when it is 9:00 AM in Östersund, it is 7:00 PM in Sydney. In July, Östersund, Sweden (UTC+2) is 8 hours behind Sydney (UTC+10): when it is 9:00 AM in Östersund, it is 5:00 PM in Sydney. This seasonal shift can change whether a Swedish afternoon call lands in Sydney business hours or late evening.

In January, Östersund, Sweden (UTC+1) is 3 hours behind Dubai (UTC+4): when it is 9:00 AM in Östersund, it is 12:00 PM in Dubai. In July, Östersund, Sweden (UTC+2) is 2 hours behind Dubai (UTC+4): when it is 9:00 AM in Östersund, it is 11:00 AM in Dubai. That makes Dubai a relatively workable overlap for Swedish teams handling trade, travel, or regional operations across Europe and the Gulf.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Östersund in?

Östersund, Sweden is in the Europe/Stockholm time zone. It follows UTC+1 in standard time and UTC+2 during daylight saving time, which keeps it aligned with the rest of Sweden’s main business schedule.

Does Östersund observe daylight saving time?

Yes, Östersund, Sweden observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks move forward on Sunday, March 29, 2026 and move back on Sunday, October 25, 2026, which changes the local offset between UTC+1 and UTC+2.

What is the time difference between Östersund and New York?

The difference changes by season. In January, Östersund, Sweden is 6 hours ahead of New York, and in July it is also 6 hours ahead of New York, so 9:00 AM in Östersund is 3:00 AM in New York in both cases.

What is the best time to call Östersund from the US or UK?

For the UK, Östersund, Sweden is only 1 hour ahead in both January and July, so late morning in Sweden is usually convenient for UK business calls. For the US, the gap to New York is 6 hours in both January and July, so the best overlap is usually very early morning in New York or early afternoon in Östersund.

What is the UTC offset for Östersund?

Östersund, Sweden uses UTC+1 during standard time and UTC+2 during daylight saving time. In January it is on UTC+1, and in July it is on UTC+2, so seasonal scheduling matters for recurring meetings and travel itineraries.

What currency does Östersund use?

Östersund, Sweden uses the Swedish krona (SEK). That is the standard currency for local purchases, hotel stays, transit, and most business expenses in the city.

Is Östersund, Sweden the same as any other Östersund?

This page refers specifically to Östersund, Sweden. If you are scheduling a meeting, booking travel, or planning a call, make sure you are using the Swedish city so the time zone, currency, and dialing code all match the correct location.