This is the telephone area code for Karlstad, the regional capital of Varmland County, located on the northern shore of Lake Vanern.
How to Call Karlstad from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 for USA, 00 for UK)
- Dial 46 (Sweden country code)
- Dial the area code (54 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number (usually 6 to 7 digits)
Example: Calling Karlstad from Canada
011 46 54 123 456
Where:
011 = Canada exit code
46 = Sweden country code
54 = Karlstad area code (054 without the 0)
123 456 = Local subscriber number
Quick Facts
Karlstad Area Coverage
The 054 area code serves the Karlstad municipality and several neighboring areas in Varmland:
Karlstad Center
Centrum, Tingvallastaden, Haga, Klara
Hammaro
Skoghall and Vidon island regions south of Karlstad
Forshaga
Municipality located just north along the Klaralven river
University Area
Kronoparken district and Karlstad University
Valse
Residential area located on the western outskirts
Skattkarr
Community situated to the east of the city
Major Sweden Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Sweden
Use these prefixes when dialing Karlstad from abroad:
United Kingdom
00
USA & Canada
011
Australia
0011
Norway
00