Standard time applies in Gothenburg right now, at UTC+1. The next change comes on Sunday, March 28, 2027, when clocks move to UTC+2.
Gothenburg and your time
Gothenburg at a glance
| Country | Sweden |
|---|---|
| Region | Västra Götaland |
| Time zone | Europe/Stockholm |
| Abbreviation now | CET |
| UTC offset now | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 28, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 28, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 57.71° N, 11.97° E |
Gothenburg time zone and clock changes
Gothenburg follows the Europe/Stockholm time zone. Standard time began on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Once the clocks go forward at 2:00 AM, daylight saving time (UTC+2 (CEST)) lasts until Sunday, October 31, 2027.
Gothenburg is on the same time as the rest of Sweden, including the capital, Stockholm.
Clock changes in Gothenburg, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 29, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+2 |
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+1 |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+2 |
| Sunday, October 31, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+1 |
Time difference between Gothenburg and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Gothenburg is 3:00 AM in New York, 7:00 PM in Sydney and 12:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 2 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 7 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 5 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 1 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 2 h behind | 7 h |
Some gaps change during the year because Gothenburg and the other city change clocks on different dates, or only one of them changes at all. The January and July columns show both versions.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Gothenburg
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Seasons decide the light in Gothenburg. The longest day has 18 hours 6 minutes of daylight and the shortest only 6 hours 32 minutes, a difference of 11 hours 34 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Gothenburg
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:14 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:11 AM | 10:17 PM | 18 h 6 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:59 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:54 AM | 3:26 PM | 6 h 32 min |
Daylight saving time moves sunrise and sunset 1 hour later by the clock in summer, which is why the latest sunsets fall in the daylight saving months.
Clock time and sun time in Gothenburg
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Gothenburg: solar noon falls at about 12:10 PM on standard time and 1:10 PM during daylight saving time.
Cities near Gothenburg
All the places listed below keep the same time as Gothenburg.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jönköping | 130 km (81 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Aalborg (Denmark) | 143 km (89 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Helsingborg | 190 km (118 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Aarhus (Denmark) | 203 km (126 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Linköping | 229 km (142 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Copenhagen (Denmark) | 229 km (142 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kristiansand (Norway) | 239 km (149 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Malmö | 242 km (150 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Gothenburg today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
- Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
- Lagos (Nigeria)
- Luanda (Angola)
- Algiers (Algeria)
- Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo)
- N'Djamena (Chad)
More cities in Sweden
All time zones and cities in Sweden
Tools for time in Gothenburg
- Convert a time to or from Gothenburg: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Gothenburg to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Gothenburg and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Gothenburg in?
Gothenburg uses the Europe/Stockholm time zone: UTC+1 (CET) in standard time and UTC+2 (CEST) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Gothenburg?
The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+2. They go back again on Sunday, October 31, 2027.
What is the time difference between Gothenburg and New York?
Gothenburg is 6 hours ahead of New York for most of the year. From March 14 to March 28 and October 31 to November 7, the gap is 5 hours, because Gothenburg and New York change their clocks on different dates.
Is Gothenburg on the same time as Stockholm?
Yes. Gothenburg and Stockholm both use UTC+1 right now.
How long is the longest day in Gothenburg?
About 18 hours 6 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 6 hours 32 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.