Current Time in Sundsvall

Sundsvall
Sweden · CEST
Sundsvall Daylight TimeGMT +02Mon, Apr 6
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CET automatically adjusted to CEST time zone, that is in use
UTC
UTC · UTC
Coordinated Universal TimeGMT +00Mon, Apr 6
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How to Check Current Time in Sundsvall, Sweden

  1. Open the Sundsvall time converter page: Go to https://www.xconvert.com/time-converter/sweden/sundsvall to load Sundsvall pre-selected on the comparison grid in the Europe/Stockholm time zone. This is useful if you are planning a call with a supplier in central Sweden, coordinating with a remote employee in Västernorrland County, or checking whether offices are open before placing an international call to Sweden.

  2. Add comparison cities relevant to your schedule: Click + Add City and search for cities such as New York, London, and Dubai to compare Sundsvall with major finance, trade, and logistics hubs. This helps if you work with UK clients, US-based software teams, or Middle East import/export partners and need to see overlapping business hours without manually calculating offsets.

  3. Drag across the grid to select a meeting window: Use the Select button if needed, then drag on Sundsvall’s 24-hour row to highlight a time range in purple, such as 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Sundsvall. On a standard winter date, that same window appears as 3:00 AM to 5:00 AM in New York, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM in London, and 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Tokyo, which quickly shows that a Swedish morning works well for Europe and Asia but not for the US East Coast.

  4. Export and share the selected time range: After selecting a time block, use the export options shown on the page: ICS download, Google Calendar, Gmail, Copy to clipboard, or Share link. This is practical when sending a confirmed meeting slot to a distributed team, adding a Sweden-based client call directly to calendars, or sharing a link so everyone sees the same Sundsvall time converted into their own local zone automatically.

About Sundsvall Time Zone

Sundsvall uses the IANA time zone Europe/Stockholm, the same zone used across Sweden, including Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö. The standard time is Central European Time (CET), UTC+1, and during daylight saving time Sundsvall switches to Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2. Because Sundsvall is in Sweden’s east-central coastal region on the Gulf of Bothnia, it follows the national time policy rather than any local variation.

Daylight saving time in Sundsvall begins on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in October, in line with EU practice. For 2025, clocks move forward on 30 March 2025 and move back on 26 October 2025. That seasonal shift matters for international scheduling because Sundsvall’s time difference with cities like New York, London, and Sydney changes for part of the year when DST start and end dates do not match exactly.

Relative to neighboring regions, Sundsvall shares the same clock time as Norway, Denmark, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and much of Central Europe during the same season. It is typically 1 hour ahead of London when the UK is on GMT or BST in aligned periods, and 1 hour behind Helsinki in Finland, which uses Eastern European Time. This makes Sundsvall well positioned for business coordination across Nordic manufacturing, European logistics, and regional public-sector operations.

Sundsvall City Details

Sundsvall is a city in Västernorrland County in central-northern Sweden, with a population of 57,606. It is located at 62.39129° N, 17.3063° E, placing it on Sweden’s east coast along the Gulf of Bothnia, roughly between Stockholm and Umeå. Its coastal position and rail and road links make it relevant for regional transport, forestry-related business, energy, and public administration.

The local currency in Sundsvall is the Swedish krona (SEK), which is used for retail purchases, hotel bookings, restaurant payments, and domestic business transactions throughout Sweden. If you are calling Sundsvall from abroad, Sweden’s country dialing code is +46, so international numbers for Sundsvall contacts begin with that country prefix. These details are useful for travelers arranging accommodation, companies paying Swedish invoices, and customer support teams contacting local offices.

Time Differences from Sundsvall

Sundsvall’s time difference depends on whether Sweden is on CET/CEST and whether the comparison city is on standard time or daylight saving time. In general, Sundsvall is closely aligned with continental Europe, several hours ahead of North America, and behind East Asia and Australia.

  • New York: Sundsvall is usually 6 hours ahead of New York when both regions are on their typical seasonal clocks. When it is 9:00 AM in Sundsvall, it is usually 3:00 AM in New York. During the DST transition weeks in March and late October to early November, the gap can temporarily shift to 5 hours.

  • London: Sundsvall is usually 1 hour ahead of London. When it is 9:00 AM in Sundsvall, it is 8:00 AM in London. This makes UK-Sweden calls relatively easy to schedule, especially between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Swedish time.

  • Tokyo: Sundsvall is usually 8 hours behind Tokyo during Swedish standard time and 7 hours behind during Swedish daylight saving time, since Japan does not observe DST. When it is 9:00 AM in Sundsvall in winter, it is 5:00 PM in Tokyo; in summer, 9:00 AM in Sundsvall is typically 4:00 PM in Tokyo.

  • Sydney: Sundsvall is commonly 10 hours behind Sydney during many parts of the year, but the difference can vary to 8, 9, or 10 hours depending on Australian state-specific DST and Swedish DST overlap. A practical example is that 9:00 AM in Sundsvall is often 7:00 PM in Sydney, though this should always be checked on the exact date if you are booking a call or webinar.

  • Dubai: Sundsvall is 3 hours behind Dubai in winter and 2 hours behind in summer because the UAE stays on UTC+4 year-round and does not use DST. When it is 9:00 AM in Sundsvall, it is 12:00 PM in Dubai in winter and 11:00 AM in Dubai in summer, which is convenient for midday trade and shipping coordination.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Sundsvall in?

Sundsvall is in the Europe/Stockholm time zone, which is the official IANA time zone used across Sweden. That means Sundsvall follows CET (UTC+1) in standard time and CEST (UTC+2) during daylight saving time.

Does Sundsvall observe daylight saving time?

Yes, Sundsvall observes daylight saving time under Sweden’s national time rules. Clocks move forward on the last Sunday in March and move back on the last Sunday in October; in 2025, those dates are 30 March and 26 October. This affects international meetings because the time gap with the US, UK, and Australia can change during transition weeks.

What is the time difference between Sundsvall and New York?

Sundsvall is usually 6 hours ahead of New York when both locations are in their normal seasonal time patterns. For example, 9:00 AM in Sundsvall is typically 3:00 AM in New York, so same-day business calls usually work better in the Swedish afternoon. Around DST change periods, the gap may briefly become 5 hours, so checking the exact date is important.

What is the best time to call Sundsvall from the US?

From the US East Coast, the best time to call Sundsvall is often between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM New York time, which corresponds to roughly 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Sundsvall during much of the year. From the US West Coast, early morning calls are usually necessary because Sweden is far ahead; for example, 6:00 AM in Los Angeles can align with mid-afternoon in Sundsvall. This timing works well for customer support, procurement, and remote team check-ins before Swedish offices close.

What is the best time to call Sundsvall from the UK?

The UK is only 1 hour behind Sundsvall in most normal seasonal periods, so scheduling is straightforward. A call at 10:00 AM in London is typically 11:00 AM in Sundsvall, and both sides are comfortably within standard office hours. This is especially useful for consulting, engineering, logistics, and Nordic-European client meetings.

What is the UTC offset for Sundsvall?

Sundsvall’s UTC offset is UTC+1 during standard time and UTC+2 during daylight saving time. In practical terms, that means the city runs on CET in winter and CEST in summer. If you are setting server logs, travel itineraries, or calendar invites, make sure you use the correct seasonal offset for the specific date.

What currency does Sundsvall use?

Sundsvall uses the Swedish krona (SEK), the national currency of Sweden. Prices in shops, hotels, restaurants, and transport services are quoted in SEK, not euros. This matters for travelers budgeting expenses and for businesses issuing invoices or processing payments for Swedish customers and suppliers.