46 Country Code: Sweden (+46)
Country code 46 (+46) belongs to Sweden. Sweden uses the international dialing code +46, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is SE.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +46 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 0046 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 46 (from the US and Canada), 0011 46 (from Australia), or the bare 46. All refer to the same Sweden country code.
Sweden uses variable-length area codes — Stockholm is a single digit (8), Gothenburg two digits (31), and smaller cities can be three digits. Drop the leading 0 from any area code when dialing internationally: Stockholm becomes +46 8, Gothenburg +46 31, Malmö +46 40. Mobile numbers start with 7 (07X domestically) and run 8-9 digits after the country code.
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Did You Get a Call from +46? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +46 followed by more digits is originating from Sweden. The caller is dialing you from a Sweden-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Sweden carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +46:
- -Family or friends in Sweden calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Sweden-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Sweden call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +46 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
To return a call to a +46 number from the US, use Kinvo's Sweden dialing guide — calls cost from $0.11/min with no app to download.
Sweden Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +46.
Major City Area Codes in Sweden
Area codes for the largest cities in Sweden. When dialing from abroad, prepend +46 and drop the leading 0.
| City / Region | Area Code | Domestic Form | From Abroad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockholm | 8 | 08 | +46 8 |
| Gothenburg | 31 | 031 | +46 31 |
| Malmö | 40 | 040 | +46 40 |
| Uppsala | 18 | 018 | +46 18 |
| Linköping | 13 | 013 | +46 13 |
| Helsingborg | 42 | 042 | +46 42 |
Mobile Networks in Sweden
- 7 (mobiles dial 070, 072, 073, 076, 079 domestically)
- Telia
- Telenor Sverige
- Tele2
- Tre (Three)
Sweden Telephone System Facts
Calling Sweden Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Sweden come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the leading 0: domestically, Sweden numbers are written with 0 at the front (e.g. 0701234567), but that 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and must be removed when calling from outside Sweden. Dial +46 followed directly by the local number without the 0.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Sweden area codes are not uniform length (Stockholm 8, Gothenburg 31, Malmö 40), so confirm the city before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — Sweden uses Swedish business hours and consumer phones are usually answered between 8 AM and 9 PM local time. The fourth and most expensive mistake is assuming your US carrier's WiFi calling feature makes the call cheap. It does not — see WiFi calling vs VoIP for international calls for why.
For scam-call awareness: +46 is the legitimate Sweden country code, and most unsolicited calls from +46 numbers are legitimate calls from Sweden-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +46 number claims to be from a US government agency, your bank, or the IRS, hang up and call the agency back on its published number. Real authorities never demand payment over the phone.
When you are ready to place a call, the cheapest reliable route is to dial +46 from your browser using Kinvo — no app, no carrier add-on, and the per-minute rate is shown before you connect so there are no bill surprises. The browser approach also works from any laptop, tablet, or phone you happen to have access to, which matters when you're traveling, using a work device, or borrowing someone else's computer.
Calling Sweden from Your Browser
To place a call to Sweden, dial +46 followed by the local number in the Kinvo browser dialer. Pay-as-you-go, no app required.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Sweden Country Code
Which country is country code 46?
Country code 46 belongs to Sweden. The full international dialing code is +46, also written as 0046 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 46 from the US and Canada, or +46 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Sweden?
+46 is the international dialing code for Sweden, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is SE. Equivalent forms — 0046, 011 46, +46, and 46 — all refer to the same Sweden country code.
What are the main area codes in Sweden?
The largest cities in Sweden use these area codes: Stockholm (8), Gothenburg (31), Malmö (40), Uppsala (18). When calling from abroad, prepend +46.
Who are the main mobile carriers in Sweden?
The major mobile operators in Sweden are Telia, Telenor Sverige, Tele2, Tre (Three). Kinvo routes calls to every Sweden mobile carrier at the same per-minute rate — no hidden surcharges for premium networks.
Do I drop the 0 when calling Sweden from abroad?
Yes. Sweden uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +46. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within Sweden.
What is the emergency number in Sweden?
The emergency services number in Sweden is 112. Emergency numbers cannot be dialed via Kinvo or any VoIP service — use a mobile network or landline for life-threatening emergencies.
Can I call Sweden from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to Sweden via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +46 followed by the local number.