+46 country code: Sweden
+46 is the international calling code of Sweden. A number that starts with +46 (or 0046) comes from Sweden.
| Country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
|---|---|
| Calling code | +46 (or 0046) |
| ISO | SE |
| Mobile number length | 9 digits after +46 |
| Example (international) | +46 70 123 45 67 |
| Same number, dialled inside the country | 070-123 45 67 |
| To call abroad from there, dial | 00 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 / UTC+2 |
| WhatsApp format | wa.me/46701234567 |
Example numbers are fictional.
How to call a +46 number from abroad
- The exit code+ on a mobile, or 00 from most countries (011 from the US and Canada).
- The country code 46Without the +, if you already dialled 00.
- The numberWithout the leading 0, which is only dialled inside the country: 070-123 45 67 becomes +46 70 123 45 67.
For WhatsApp, write the code and the number with no +, no leading 0 and no spaces: 46701234567. Make a WhatsApp link
A missed call from +46?
If you do not know anyone with a +46 number, do not call back a one-ring missed call. It is a common scam: calling back an international number is charged at a high rate. Block the number, and look it up before you answer if in doubt.
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Common questions
Which country has the code +46?
Sweden. A number that starts with +46 or 0046 is from Sweden.
How many digits are in a +46 phone number?
A mobile number has 9 digits after the +46 country code. Example: +46 70 123 45 67.
How do I call a +46 number from abroad?
Dial + on a mobile (or 00 from most countries, 011 from the US and Canada), then 46, then the number without its leading 0. Example: +46 70 123 45 67.
Is 0046 the same as +46?
Yes. The + stands for the international exit code of the country you call from (00 in most countries). On a mobile, + works everywhere.
All country calling codes · Sources: ITU-T E.164 for the codes; libphonenumber for number formats and examples.