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Current Date And Time In Östersund, Sweden

Saturday, 25 July 2026
18:57:35 CEST
State: Jämtland
Currency: Swedish Krona (SEK)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 49,806
District: Östersunds Kommun

✈️ Östersund, Jämtland, Sweden - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Östersund, Jämtland, Sweden using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Östersund.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Östersund with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Östersund — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Sweden, which includes Östersund, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Sweden before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Sweden's time zone +01:00, country calling code +46 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .SE. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Östersund.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+01:00
📞 Country Calling Code+46
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.SE

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Sweden — police 112, ambulance 112, fire brigade 112, general emergency 112. Store these in your phone before you reach Östersund. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Östersund.

🚔
Police
112
🚑
Ambulance
112
🚒
Fire
112
📞
General
112

📊 Sweden At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Sweden — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.947
Very high
👤
Life Expectancy
84.1
years
📚
Literacy Rate
99.9%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$57,117
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
8.7%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Sweden development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Östersund for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Östersund
Regional Airport • OSD
Åre Östersund Airport
Östersund, SE
7
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Östersund's exact coordinates, or Östersund's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Östersund From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Östersund to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
London (United Kingdom)1,563 km971 mi~ 2h 35m
Paris (France)1,759 km1,093 mi~ 2h 49m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)5,157 km3,205 mi~ 6h 49m
Toronto (Canada)5,962 km3,705 mi~ 7h 46m
New York (United States)5,985 km3,719 mi~ 7h 48m
Tokyo (Japan)7,998 km4,970 mi~ 10h 10m
Los Angeles (United States)8,428 km5,237 mi~ 10h 40m
Singapore (Singapore)9,832 km6,110 mi~ 12h 19m
Sydney (Australia)15,601 km9,694 mi~ 19h 06m
Auckland (New Zealand)16,792 km10,434 mi~ 20h 30m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Östersund, Sweden is set to Central European Summer Time (CEST) with a current offset of UTC +02:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Östersund requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneCentral European Summer Time (CEST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +02:00
📅 DST Observing StatusActive (Daylight Saving Time In Effect)
📅 DST Transition DatesObserved from March 29 (02:00) to October 25 (03:00).
🕒 Current Local Time6:57 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Östersund to Major World Cities

It is currently 6:57 PM on Saturday in Östersund. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Östersund right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Östersund
New York (United States)Sat, 12:57 PM6h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 9:57 AM9h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 12:57 PM6h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 5:57 PM1h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 6:57 PMSame time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 8:57 PM2h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 12:57 AM6h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 1:57 AM7h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 2:57 AM8h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 4:57 AM10h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Östersund — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Östersund is the Swedish krona (SEK), written as kr. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
kr 9.72
SEK
€ 1 Euro
kr 11.06
SEK
£ 1 British Pound
kr 12.95
SEK
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
kr 6.78
SEK
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
kr 6.89
SEK

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Östersund

Knowing which languages are used in Östersund helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
Swedish

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Östersund. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Ås (Jämtland, Sweden)5 mi9 kmNNW
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Brunflo (Jämtland, Sweden)9 mi15 kmSE
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Dvärsätt (Jämtland, Sweden)11 mi17 kmNNW
⬆️
Krokom (Jämtland, Sweden)12 mi19 kmNNW
⬆️
Lit (Jämtland, Sweden)12 mi19 kmNE
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Östersund

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Östersund is the Colosseum (Italy), about 2,371 km away. Straight-line distances from Östersund to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
ColosseumRome, Italy2,371 km1,473 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan3,941 km2,449 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India6,009 km3,734 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China6,597 km4,099 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico8,602 km5,345 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil10,818 km6,722 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru11,171 km6,941 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Östersund shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Jämtland and Sweden. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Jämtland Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Jämtland, including major hub cities.
✈️ Sweden Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Sweden.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Östersund, Sweden runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type C/F socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Östersund and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Östersund.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
FType F: Two round pins + grounding clips (Schuko)
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🧭 Östersund's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Östersund

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Östersund. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Östersund — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Östersund

Östersund keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Sweden. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Östersund

The closest airport to Östersund is Åre Östersund Airport (OSD), about 7 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Östersund From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Östersund needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Östersund gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Östersund

Östersund rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Östersund — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Östersund

ℹ️ Östersund OverviewSee the full profile of Östersund — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Östersund MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Östersund for distance and direction.
💰 Östersund CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Östersund

What side of the road do people drive on in Östersund?

Östersund, like the rest of Sweden, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Östersund use?

Östersund runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/F sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Östersund?

In Östersund, reach police on 112, ambulance on 112, fire brigade on 112, a general emergency line on 112. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Östersund?

Åre Östersund Airport (OSD) is the nearest airport to Östersund, about 7 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Östersund in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Östersund runs on Central European Summer Time (UTC +01:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Östersund?

Östersund shares the official and regional languages of Jämtland and Sweden — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Östersund?

No — Östersund uses the Swedish krona (SEK), symbol kr. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Östersund currency page for live rates.