What is Sweden's country code?

Sweden's country code is +46. When calling from Turkey, dial +46 followed by the area code and local number (removing any leading 0 from the Swedish number).

Do I need a special prefix to call Sweden from Turkey?

No special prefix beyond the international dialing prefix (00 or +) is required. From Turkey, dial 00 46 or +46 to reach Sweden. Mobile phones typically use the + prefix.

What is the rate per minute when calling Sweden?

Sayfone offers transparent per-minute rates at 10¢ per minute when calling Sweden from Turkey. Rates are applied in real-time during the call with transparent pricing.

Can I call Swedish mobile numbers the same way?

Yes. Swedish mobile numbers follow the same dialing format: +46 followed by the mobile number (typically starting with 7 after the country code). Example: +46 70 123 4567.

What happens if a call doesn't go through?

Verify the number format (remove leading 0, include +46). Check your internet or phone connection if calling via browser. If the issue persists, the recipient's number may be temporarily unavailable or restricted.

Do Swedish landline and mobile rates differ?

Sayfone applies the same per-minute rate (10¢) to both Swedish landlines and mobile numbers. No surcharges apply for calling mobiles.

Quick Guide

How to Call Sweden from Turkey

Call Sweden from Turkey by dialing +46 followed by the Swedish number (without leading 0). Calls connect directly from your phone or browser.

Start calling

Cost tools

🇹🇷From Turkey

To Sweden🇸🇪

$0.10

Per minute

+46

Country code

Call quality

Landline rate

$0.10/min

Mobile rate

$0.10/min

Same per-minute Sayfone rate for landline and mobile.

Average call quality

Steps at a glance

Dial +46 (Sweden's country code)
Enter the area code and local number
Press call

DIALING STEPS

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps to dial a Swedish number from Turkey.

1
Dial the international prefix
From Turkey, enter 00 (the international dialing prefix) or + if calling from a mobile phone.
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00 or +
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2
Enter Sweden's country code
Sweden's country code is 46.
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+46
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3
Enter the area code and number
Remove any leading 0 from the Swedish number, then enter the area code and local number.
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+46 8 (Stockholm area) or +46 31 (Gothenburg area)
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4
Press call
Complete the call from your phone or browser-based calling service.
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+46 8 123 4567
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Dialing format reference

+46

Use these patterns when entering a full international number to +46.

Mobile

+46 7XX XX XX XX

Landline

+46 (area code) XXXX XXXX

+46 8 123 4567 (Stockholm landline)
+46 31 123 4567 (Gothenburg landline)
+46 70 123 4567 (Swedish mobile)

Major city area codes

Stockholm8

Gothenburg31

Malmö40

Sources

1
International Telecommunication Union – Country Calling Codes

IMPORTANT RULES

Swedish Dialing Rules

Key formatting rules to follow when calling Sweden from Turkey.

Remove the leading 0

Swedish numbers are often written with a leading 0 for domestic calls (e.g., 08 123 4567). When dialing from abroad, drop the 0 and use +46 8 123 4567 instead.

Use +46 or 0046

Both +46 (plus sign) and 0046 (00 prefix) work internationally. The plus sign is most common and recommended.

Swedish numbers are 9 digits

After the country code, Swedish numbers typically contain 8–9 digits total (area code + local number).

Mobile numbers start with 7

Swedish mobile numbers typically begin with 7 after the country code (e.g., +46 7X XXX XXXX).

BEST TIMES TO CALL

Calling Tips & Timing

Optimize your call to Sweden with timing and practical advice.

Time & windows

Best Time to Call

09:00–17:00 CET

Swedish business hours

Sweden's Time Zone

CET / CEST

1 hour ahead of Turkey

🇹🇷Swedish business hours

09:00–17:00 CETBest for professional calls

🇹🇷Evening calls

18:00–21:00 CETReasonable for personal calls

🇹🇷Early morning

06:00–08:00 CETAvoid unless urgent

🇹🇷Late night

22:00–06:00 CETAvoid for personal calls

Calling tips

Sweden is 1 hour ahead of Turkey (CET vs. EET). Sweden observes daylight saving time; the offset shifts in March and October.
Swedish business culture values punctuality; early morning and late evening calls are less common.
Friday afternoons see lower availability as many people leave early.
Summer months (June–August) often have reduced office presence due to vacation.

Business etiquette

Use formal address until invited otherwise; first-name basis is common once established.
Keep calls concise and well-organized.
Swedes appreciate direct communication and expect business calls to have a clear purpose.
Email to schedule calls in advance if possible.

POTENTIAL ISSUES

Troubleshooting & Restrictions

Common issues and how to resolve them when calling Sweden from Turkey.

Call drops or poor connection

If your call disconnects, retry the same number. Poor connection may be due to network congestion rather than the destination. Try calling during off-peak hours or use a stable internet connection if calling via browser.

Number not recognized

Verify you've removed the leading 0 from the Swedish number and included the +46 country code correctly. Swedish numbers should be formatted as +46 (area code) (local number).

International calling restrictions

Some landlines and business phone systems may restrict international outbound calls. Check with your phone provider or IT administrator if you're calling from an office.

Savings

See what you could save

Adjust the tools below to compare Sayfone with typical retail pricing for calls to Sweden. Start with one call, then layer on monthly volume to see the bigger picture.

How to use these tools

Sayfone uses your live rate for calls to Sweden — the same basis as the rest of this page.
First, estimate savings on a single call length. Then, model a full month of minutes versus typical retail benchmarks.
Retail competitor rows are illustrative — not a quote from any carrier.