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Time Difference: London to Stockholm

🇬🇧LondonUTC+0
vs
🇸🇪StockholmUTC+1
🇬🇧
London, UK
Fri, Jun 5
🇸🇪
Stockholm, Sweden
Fri, Jun 5

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Time Difference
1 hour
Stockholm is 1 hour ahead of London

London vs Stockholm timezone guide

London (UK) uses the Europe/London timezone at UTC+0, while Stockholm (Sweden) uses Europe/Stockholm at UTC+1. This means Stockholm is 1 hour ahead of London (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between London and Stockholm

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 7 hours per day. The shared window is 9am4pm in London, which is 10am5pm in Stockholm. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

LondonStockholmStatus
6am7amLondon early, Stockholm early
7am8amLondon early, Stockholm early
8am9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm6pmLondon evening, Stockholm evening
6pm7pmLondon evening, Stockholm evening
7pm8pmLondon evening, Stockholm evening
8pm9pmLondon evening, Stockholm evening
9pm10pmLondon evening, Stockholm late evening
10pm11pmLondon late evening, Stockholm late evening

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between London and Stockholm

Both London and Stockholm observe daylight saving time on the same dates in 2026, so they spring forward and fall back together. The difference between them stays at 1 hour behind year-round.

Distance between London and Stockholm

Great-circle distance
1,433 km
Direct flight time
~2h 41m

London and Stockholm are 1,433 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~2h 41m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between London and Stockholm?
The current time difference is 1 hour. London is currently 1 hour behind Stockholm.
Is London ahead of Stockholm?
No. London is currently 1 hour behind Stockholm.
What time is it in Stockholm when it's 9 AM in London?
When it's 9 AM in London, it's 10am in Stockholm.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between London and Stockholm?
The best window is 9am–4pm in London, which is 10am–5pm in Stockholm. That's 7 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do London and Stockholm observe daylight saving time?
Both London and Stockholm observe daylight saving time on the same dates, so their time difference does not change during the year.
How far apart are London and Stockholm?
London and Stockholm are 1,433 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 2 hours 41 minutes.