Offset
The time difference between Stockholm and Philadelphia is 6 hours.
Stockholm (CEST) is ahead of Philadelphia (EDT).
CEST: UTC+2
EDT: UTC-4
Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 3 PM–5 PM in Stockholm (9 AM–11 AM in Philadelphia).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 4:00 PM Stockholm (10:00 AM Philadelphia).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Sweden
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- EpiphanyTue, Jan 6
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter SundaySun, Apr 5
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- International Workers' DayFri, May 1
- Ascension DayThu, May 14
- PentecostSun, May 24
- National Day of SwedenSat, Jun 6
- Midsummer EveFri, Jun 19
- Midsummer DaySat, Jun 20
- All Saints' DaySat, Oct 31
- Christmas EveThu, Dec 24
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- St. Stephen's DaySat, Dec 26
- New Year's EveThu, Dec 31
United States
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Martin Luther King, Jr. DayMon, Jan 19
- Presidents DayMon, Feb 16
- Memorial DayMon, May 25
- Juneteenth National Independence DayFri, Jun 19
- Independence DayFri, Jul 3
- Labour DayMon, Sep 7
- Columbus DayMon, Oct 12
- Veterans DayWed, Nov 11
- Thanksgiving DayThu, Nov 26
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
About these zones
Stockholm uses Central European Time (CET, or CEST). To call Sweden, dial +46.
Philadelphia uses Eastern Time (EST, or EDT). To call United States, dial +1.
Philadelphia is approximately 4,000 miles northwest of Stockholm.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Stockholm | Philadelphia | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 6:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 7:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 8:00 pm | -1 day |
| 3:00 am | 9:00 pm | -1 day |
| 4:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 5:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 6:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Both zones observe daylight saving time, but they transition on different dates.
Stockholm: next transition on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Philadelphia: next transition on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
For approximately 7 days between transitions, the offset between Stockholm and Philadelphia differs from its typical value. Recurring meetings during this window will shift by one hour.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 3:37 AM
- Sunset
- 9:59 PM
- Day length
- 18h 22m
- Sunrise
- 5:33 AM
- Sunset
- 8:28 PM
- Day length
- 14h 55m
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Eastern Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Central European Time
- ARN
- BMA
Airports in Eastern Time
- EWR
- HPN
- JFK
- LGA
- TEB
- ILG
- PHL
- TTN
- CLT
- USA
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Stockholm in Philadelphia?
- 9:00 am Stockholm is 3:00 am Philadelphia.
- What is 12:00 pm Stockholm in Philadelphia?
- 12:00 pm Stockholm is 6:00 am Philadelphia.
- What is 12:30 pm Stockholm in Philadelphia?
- 12:30 pm Stockholm is 6:30 am Philadelphia.
- What is 2:00 pm Stockholm in Philadelphia?
- 2:00 pm Stockholm is 8:00 am Philadelphia.
- What is 5:00 pm Stockholm in Philadelphia?
- 5:00 pm Stockholm is 11:00 am Philadelphia.
- What is 11:30 pm Stockholm in Philadelphia?
- 11:30 pm Stockholm is 5:30 pm Philadelphia.