This is the telephone area code for Stockholm and the surrounding metropolitan area in Sweden.
How to Call Stockholm from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 46 (Sweden country code)
- Dial the area code (8 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Stockholm from Norway
00 46 8 123 45 67
Where:
00 = Norway exit code
46 = Sweden country code
8 = Stockholm area code (08 without the 0)
123 45 67 = Local Stockholm phone number
Quick Facts
Stockholm Area Code Coverage
The 08 area code covers Stockholm and the surrounding Stockholm County metropolitan area:
Stockholm City Center
Gamla Stan (Old Town), Norrmalm, Östermalm, central business district
Södermalm
Southern district, trendy neighborhoods, cultural scene, residential areas
Stockholm Archipelago
Island communities, summer houses, maritime areas, coastal settlements
Technology Hub
Kista Science City, tech companies, innovation centers, IT businesses
Northern Suburbs
Solna, Sundbyberg, Danderyd, residential and commercial areas
Greater Stockholm
Södertälje, Nynäshamn, Västerås, surrounding municipalities
Major Sweden Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Sweden
When calling Stockholm from these countries, use these exit codes:
Norway
00
Denmark
00
Finland
00
Germany
00
United Kingdom
00
United States
011