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To call Sweden from Australia, dial 0011, then the Swedish country code 46, then the Swedish number without its first 0. On a mobile you can type +46 instead of 0011 46. Below is exactly what to dial, a number converter, area codes, the best time to call and what a call costs.
Country Code for Sweden: +46
The country code for Sweden is +46. These are the codes to call Sweden from Australia, in this order:
- 0011, the exit code for calls out of Australia. People also call it the international access code.
- 46, the country calling code for Sweden.
- The local number without its first 0, with the area code for a landline.
You need to dial all 3 parts to make international calls to Sweden, from a mobile or landline number. The dialling code 46 is the same for every city in Sweden.
Dial 0011, then 46, then the Swedish number without its first 0.
| Number in Sweden | Written there as | Dial from Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 070-123 45 67 | 0011 46 70 123 45 67 |
| Landline | 08-123 456 78 | 0011 46 8 123 456 78 |
Example numbers only. On a mobile you can type + in place of 0011.
Convert a Swedish Phone Number to Dial from Australia
Type a Swedish number as you got it, such as 08-123 456 78 or +46 70 123 45 67. The converter removes the 0 and shows the digits to dial.
Type the number as people write it in Sweden.
Area Codes and Mobile Numbers in Sweden
Swedish mobile numbers start with 070, 072, 073, 076, 078 or 079 and have 10 digits, for example 070-123 45 67. From Australia drop the 0, so the number starts 46 7. Other 07 numbers are not mobiles: 074 is paging and 077 is shared cost.
Landlines start with 0 and an area code of 1 to 3 digits. Stockholm is 08, Gothenburg 031 and Malmö 040. Swedish landline numbers have 7 to 9 digits after 46, so two correct numbers can be different lengths.
| City | Area code | From Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Stockholm | 8 | 0011 46 8 + number |
| Gothenburg | 31 | 0011 46 31 + number |
| Malmö | 40 | 0011 46 40 + number |
| Uppsala | 18 | 0011 46 18 + number |
| Västerås | 21 | 0011 46 21 + number |
| Örebro | 19 | 0011 46 19 + number |
| Linköping | 13 | 0011 46 13 + number |
| Helsingborg | 42 | 0011 46 42 + number |
| Jönköping | 36 | 0011 46 36 + number |
| Umeå | 90 | 0011 46 90 + number |
Area codes as they follow 46. Inside Sweden each starts with 0.
Time Zone and Best Time to Call Sweden from Australia
Sweden is behind every Australian city, and the gap changes when clocks change for daylight saving. For example, in January, 7:00 pm in Sydney is 9:00 am in Stockholm, and in July, 7:00 pm in Sydney is 11:00 am in Stockholm.
| Your city | Stockholm |
|---|---|
| Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart | January: 10h behind July: 8h behind |
| Brisbane | January: 9h behind July: 8h behind |
| Adelaide | January: 9h 30m behind July: 7h 30m behind |
| Darwin | January: 8h 30m behind July: 7h 30m behind |
| Perth | January: 7h behind July: 6h behind |
Worked out from the official time zone database for mid January and mid July. Sweden also changes its clocks for daylight saving, so the gap shifts for a few weeks around those dates.
International Call Rates to Sweden with a Calling Card
Calls to Sweden start at 1.9c a minute on Mr Calls (89c a call). Swedish mobiles cost more than landlines on every card.
| Calling a | 10 minutes | 30 minutes | 60 minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landline | 25cAsian Connection | 69cSuper Deal | $1.38Super Deal |
| Mobile | 88.8cSuper Deal | $2.22Super Deal | $4.44Super Deal |
Cheapest card for each call, including any connection fee and billing rounding, from a local access number. Checked 19 October 2026. See every card for Sweden.
To compare every card and its talk time, see calls to Sweden from Australia.
How to Call Sweden from Australia: 3 Ways
Most people make calls to Sweden in one of 3 ways.
- Calling card. You dial a local access number in Australia, so the card works from any landline or mobile phone. It needs no internet connection and no new SIM card. International rates to Sweden start at 1.9c a minute.
- Your calling plan. Many calling plans charge a rate per minute for international dialling, and some block it. Check the rate to Sweden before you call.
- Internet calling apps (VoIP). Calls are free when both people have the same app and a data plan or Wi-Fi. Call quality depends on the internet connection at both ends.
A calling card suits calls to landlines and to people with a weak internet connection.
Why a Call to Sweden Does Not Work
- Keeping the 0 after 46, e.g. 0011 46 08 123 456 78 instead of 0011 46 8 123 456 78.
- Thinking a number is wrong because it is shorter or longer than the last one. Swedish landline numbers run from 7 to 9 digits after 46, depending on the area.
- Assuming every 07 number is a mobile. 071 is mobile broadband and M2M, 074 paging, 075 personal numbers and 077 shared cost.
- Assuming a 020 freephone number will be free, or will work, from Australia. Ask for a landline or mobile number.
- Forgetting daylight saving. Sweden is UTC+2 from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October and UTC+1 the rest of the year.
- Your mobile plan may block international calls, or need extra credit for them. A phone card avoids this, because you dial an Australian access number first.
- On a phone card, the overseas number goes in after the access number and PIN, and ends with #.
Calling Australia from Sweden
People in Sweden call Australia with the exit code 00, then 61, then the Australian number without its first 0. An Australian mobile 0412 345 678 becomes 00 61 412 345 678. From a mobile in Sweden, +61 412 345 678 works too.
Compare every card that calls Sweden, with landline and mobile rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has the code +46?
Sweden. From Australia dial 0011 46, then the Swedish number without its first 0.
What do Swedish mobile numbers start with?
Swedish mobiles start with 070, 072, 073, 076, 078 or 079 and have 10 digits. From Australia drop the 0: 070-123 45 67 becomes 0011 46 70 123 45 67.
What is the area code for Stockholm?
Stockholm is 08. From Australia drop the 0 and dial 0011 46 8, then the local number. Gothenburg is 031 and Malmö 040.
Why are Swedish phone numbers different lengths?
Sweden has 264 area codes of 1 to 3 digits, and the local number after them varies too. A number with 7, 8 or 9 digits after 46 can be correct.
How much does it cost to call Sweden from Australia?
With a phone card, a 10 minute call to a landline in Sweden costs 25c on Asian Connection. A 1 hour call on Super Deal costs $1.38 to a landline and $4.44 to a mobile. Prices include any connection fee and are for calls from a local access number.
What is the cheapest way to call Sweden from Australia?
A prepaid phone card is usually cheapest when the person you call is on a normal landline or mobile. The lowest rate is 1.9c a minute on Mr Calls plus 89c a call. With no connection fee, landlines start at 2.3c and mobiles at 7.4c, both on Super Deal.
Can I call Sweden for free from Australia?
Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app and a data or Wi-Fi connection. To reach a landline, a basic mobile or someone with weak internet in Sweden, a phone card costs a few cents a minute.
Is Australia +61 or 04?
+61 is the country code for Australia. 04 is how Australian mobile numbers start inside Australia. From Sweden, drop the 0: the mobile 0412 345 678 becomes +61 412 345 678.
