How much does it cost to call Sweden from the US?

With InternationalCall, calls to Sweden cost $0.02/min. Traditional carriers charge $1.50-3.00/min plus connection fees.

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🇸🇪 How to Call Sweden from US

Q: How do I call Sweden from the US?

From a US phone, dial 011 + 46 + local number. From a US cell phone, you can also use +46 + local number.

Q: What is the country code for Sweden?

The country code for Sweden is +46. When calling from the US, dial 011 first as the exit code.

Complete guide to calling Sweden from the United States. Learn the dialing format, country code, and how to save up to 95% on your calls.

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Quick Reference: Dial Sweden

US From US Landline

011 + 46 + number

011 is the US exit code

From US Cell Phone

+46 + number

+ replaces exit code on mobile

🇸🇪 Sweden Country Code: +46

Step-by-Step: How to Call Sweden

Follow these steps to dial Sweden from any US phone

Dial the US Exit Code: 011

This tells your phone carrier you're making an international call. From a cell phone, you can press and hold 0 to get the + symbol instead.

Dial Sweden's Country Code: 46

This routes your call to Sweden. Every country has a unique code - Sweden's is +46.

Dial the Local Number

Enter the full local number including any area or city code. Don't include the leading 0 if the local format uses one.

Example: Calling Sweden

Let's call a Sweden number: 12345678

US From US landline:

011-46-12345678

From US cell phone:

+4612345678

Breakdown: 011 (US exit code) + 46 (Sweden code) + 12345678 (local number)

Sweden Phone Number Format

Understanding Sweden phone numbers

Country Code +46

ISO Code SE

Number Length 9-10 digits

Mobile Prefixes 70, 72, 73, 76

Trunk Prefix 0 (drop when calling from abroad)

International Format +46 XX XXXX XXXX

From US Format 011-46-XX-XXXX-XXXX

Emergency Number 112

Note: Drop the leading 0 when calling from abroad. Swedish mobile numbers start with 07 and are 10 digits. Internationally, dial +46 followed by the number without the 0. Stockholm: +46-8-XXX-XXXX. Mobile: +46-7X-XXX-XX-XX. Number lengths can vary — Swedish phone numbers are not standardized in length.

Sweden Quick Facts

Capital

Stockholm

Language

Swedish

Currency

SEK

Timezone

UTC+1

Tips for Calling Sweden

Sweden is 6 hours ahead of US Eastern Time. Business hours are typically 8 AM to 5 PM, with many Swedes leaving work promptly. Swedes value work-life balance and generally don't appreciate business calls outside working hours. Fika (coffee break, usually around 10 AM and 3 PM) is a cultural institution — it's fine to call during these times for informal conversations.

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Calling Sweden FAQ

How do I call Sweden from the US?

From a US phone, dial 011 + 46 + local number. From a US cell phone, you can also dial +46 + local number using the + symbol.

What is the country code for Sweden?

The country code for Sweden is +46. When dialing from the US, use 011 as the exit code before the country code.

What does 011 mean when calling internationally?

011 is the US international access code (exit code). It tells your phone carrier that you're placing an international call. Different countries have different exit codes - for example, the UK uses 00.

How much does it cost to call Sweden?

With InternationalCall, calls to Sweden cost $0.10/min for mobile and $0.02/min for landline. Traditional carriers charge $1.50-3.00/min plus connection fees.