Current time in Gothenburg
Sweden
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Time zone
Europe/Stockholm
UTC offset
GMT+2
Abbreviation
CEST
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
57.71, 11.97
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Gothenburg
Gothenburg uses Europe/Stockholm. The clocks change twice a year: UTC+1 (CET) in winter and UTC+2 (CEST) during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back.
Time difference from Gothenburg
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | +6h |
| London · United Kingdom | +1h |
| Los Angeles · United States | +9h |
| Paris · France | Same time |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | −2h |
| Mumbai · India | −3h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | −7h |
| Sydney · Australia | −8h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Gothenburg
The longest day brings about 18h 06m of daylight, the shortest about 6h 32m.
Cities in the same time zone
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Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Gothenburg in?
- Gothenburg is in the Europe/Stockholm time zone, currently UTC+2 (CEST).
- Does Gothenburg observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Gothenburg move between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST).
- What is the time difference between Gothenburg and New York?
- Gothenburg is 6h ahead of New York.