What time zone is Linköping in?

Linköping uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Stockholm.

When is the next clock change in Linköping?

Clocks in Linköping move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CET (UTC+01:00) to CEST (UTC+02:00)

Does Linköping observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Linköping observes daylight saving time: CEST (UTC+2) in summer and CET (UTC+1) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Linköping?

Linköping is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer

Current Time in Linköping, Sweden

6:28:04 AM

06:28:04

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

CET (Central European Time) · UTC+01:00

Europe/Stockholm

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Time zone details

Linköping is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Next clock changeMar 28, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 151 daysUpcomingView details

Location facts

Place

Country: Sweden
Administrative area
Country currency: Swedish Krona (SEK)

Practical

Country languages: Swedish, Northern Sami, Southern Sami, Finnish
Dialing code: +46
Population: 106,502

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Linköping follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Stockholm

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All times shown relative to Linköping local time

Clock changes in Linköping

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 28, 2027

2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 29, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, October 25, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
3:00 AM CEST2:00 AM CET
Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sweden daylight saving time Clock changes worldwide

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Upcoming national public holidays in Sweden

Sat, Oct 31, 2026All Saints' Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Linköping in?: Linköping uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Stockholm.
When is the next clock change in Linköping?: Clocks in Linköping move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CET (UTC+01:00) to CEST (UTC+02:00)
Does Linköping observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Linköping observes daylight saving time: CEST (UTC+2) in summer and CET (UTC+1) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Linköping?: Linköping is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer