Stockholm to London
-1hStockholm
CESTSOURCELondon
BSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
CEST and BST on the World Map
The map below highlights the CEST (Central European Time) and BST (Greenwich Mean Time) timezone regions across the globe.
CET – Central European Time
UTC+01:00Central European Time (CET) is used across most of Western and Central Europe, 1 hour ahead of UTC.
- •CET covers more European countries than any other time zone.
- •Spain uses CET despite being geographically aligned with GMT/WET.
- •The Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Euronext (Amsterdam/Paris), and Borsa Italiana operate on CET.
- •Over 500 million people live in the CET time zone.
- •France moved to CET during the German occupation in WWII and never switched back.
GMT – Greenwich Mean Time
UTC+00:00Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. It is the same as UTC+00:00.
- •GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London.
- •The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
- •GMT and UTC are often used interchangeably, but UTC is based on atomic clocks.
- •Iceland uses GMT year-round and never observes daylight saving time.
- •The UK switches from GMT to BST (British Summer Time) in late March each year.
About Stockholm
WikipediaStockholm operates on Central European Time (CET/CEST). As a global startup hub (home to Spotify, Klarna), Stockholm time coordinates Nordic tech markets.
Stockholm is spread across 14 islands connected by 57 bridges.
About London
WikipediaLondon, where Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) originates, is the world's leading financial center alongside New York. The city bridges European and American business hours.
Big Ben is actually the name of the bell inside the Elizabeth Tower, not the tower itself.
Understanding the -1h Gap: Stockholm vs London
Stockholm runs on Central European Summer Time (CEST) at UTC+02:00, currently observing daylight saving time. London runs on British Summer Time (BST) at UTC+01:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Stockholm 1 hour behind London — a difference of -1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Stockholm it is 8:00 AM in London. Midnight in Stockholm is 11:00 PM in London. Because both zones shift for daylight saving, the gap between them only changes during the few weeks each year when their transition dates differ.
Stockholm to London time conversion table
| Stockholm (CEST) | London (BST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Stockholm to London time
- Scheduling a call from Stockholm to London: a 10:00 AM start in Stockholm lands at 9:00 AM in London, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Stockholm and London are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM CEST time (9:00 AM–4:00 PM BST). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Stockholm viewers need 8:00 AM in London to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 1:00 AM if the event is anchored to Stockholm.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM CEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -1h gap is not.
- Block 10:00 AM–5:00 PM CEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Stockholm and need London colleagues present.
- Stockholm: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -1h gap.
- London: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
About CET (Central European Time)
Central European Time (CET) is the standard time zone for most of Europe, covering over 30 countries from Spain to Poland, and from Norway to Italy. CET is 1 hour ahead of GMT and is used by the European Union's most populous nations. During summer, most CET countries switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+02:00). Major European financial markets in Frankfurt, Paris, and Amsterdam operate on CET.
About GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the clock time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, which sits on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude). GMT serves as the reference point from which all other time zones are calculated. The United Kingdom uses GMT during winter months and switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+01:00) from late March to late October. Several West African nations use GMT year-round. GMT is often used interchangeably with UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), although technically they are different – UTC is based on atomic clocks while GMT is based on Earth's rotation.
Best time to call between Stockholm and London
Both Stockholm and London sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM CEST, which is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM BST. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Stockholm and London share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (10:00 AM–5:00 PM CEST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Stockholm is 1 hour behind London (CEST UTC+02:00 → BST UTC+01:00). The shared working window is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM CEST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Stockholm
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+01:00 · DST: UTC+02:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
London
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Stockholm and London?
Stockholm (CEST, UTC+02:00) is 1 hour behind London (BST, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently -1h.
How do I convert Stockholm time to London time?
Add -1h to Stockholm local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Stockholm is 8:00 AM in London.
What time is it in London right now?
London uses BST at UTC+01:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -1h offset from Stockholm.
What is the best time to call London from Stockholm?
Call between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM CEST — that maps to 9:00 AM–4:00 PM BST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Stockholm or London?
Stockholm is 1 hour behind London. When it is 12:00 PM in Stockholm it is 11:00 AM in London.
Do Stockholm and London use different time zones?
Stockholm (Sweden) uses CEST at UTC+02:00, while London (UK) uses BST at UTC+01:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Stockholm and Europe/London.
Does daylight saving time affect the Stockholm–London difference?
Both zones observe DST, so the difference stays at -1h for most of the year and only changes during the weeks when their transition dates do not line up.
Which other cities share Stockholm's time zone?
CEST also covers Paris, Berlin, Rome, Madrid, Amsterdam, Brussels, Vienna, Warsaw and 10 more.
Which countries use CEST, Stockholm's zone?
CEST is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland and 19 more.
Is there a day difference between Stockholm and London?
Not normally. The -1h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Stockholm and London?
London is -1h from Stockholm.
What timezone is Stockholm in?
Stockholm operates on Central European Time (CET/CEST). As a global startup hub (home to Spotify, Klarna), Stockholm time coordinates Nordic tech markets.
What timezone is London in?
London, where Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) originates, is the world's leading financial center alongside New York. The city bridges European and American business hours.
What are the business hours in Stockholm?
Standard business hours in Stockholm are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CET.
What are the business hours in London?
Standard business hours in London are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM GMT.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Stockholm and London?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Stockholm works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CET and London works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM GMT (-1h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Stockholm and London?
Stockholm uses SEK (kr) while London uses GBP (£). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Stockholm and London compare in size?
Stockholm has a population of approximately 975,000 (metro: 2.4 million), while London has approximately 8.8 million (metro: 14.8 million).
What are the major landmarks in Stockholm and London?
Stockholm is known for Gamla Stan, Royal Palace, Vasa Museum. London is famous for Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace.
Do Stockholm and London have stock exchanges?
Yes. Stockholm has the Nasdaq Stockholm and London has the LSE (London Stock Exchange). The -1h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use CET (Central European Time)?
CET is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, and 21 more countries.
Does CET observe daylight saving time?
Yes, CET switches to CEST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about CET?
CET covers more European countries than any other time zone. Spain uses CET despite being geographically aligned with GMT/WET.
Which cities are in the GMT timezone?
Major cities in the GMT timezone include London, Dublin, Lisbon, Accra, Reykjavik, Edinburgh, Casablanca, Dakar.
What is the UTC offset for GMT?
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is at UTC+00:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to BST.
What should I know about the GMT timezone?
GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
When is it midnight in Stockholm, what time is it in London?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Stockholm (CET), it is -1h later in London (GMT).
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