This is the telephone area code for Gothenburg and surrounding areas in Västra Götaland County on Sweden's west coast.
How to Call Gothenburg from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 46 (Sweden country code)
- Dial the area code (31 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number (7-8 digits)
Example: Calling Gothenburg from the United Kingdom
00 46 31 123 456
Where:
00 = UK exit code
46 = Sweden country code
31 = Gothenburg area code (031 without the 0)
123 456 = Local Gothenburg phone number
Quick Facts
Gothenburg Area Code Coverage
The 031 area code covers Gothenburg and key locations in western Sweden:
Gothenburg City Centre
Centralstationen, Haga, Linné, Majorna
Suburbs & Islands
Angered, Backa, Hisingen, Styrsö
Mölndal
Southern industrial and residential neighbor
Kungälv
Northeast town near Bohus Fortress
Partille & Lerum
Eastern commuter municipalities
Greater Gothenburg
Askim, Torslanda, Nolvik, and port-industrial zones
Major Sweden Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Sweden
When calling Gothenburg from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
United Kingdom
00
European Union
00
Canada
011
Australia
0011
Norway
00