Current Time in Karlstad, Sweden 🇸🇪
Lat/Long: 59.38° N, 13.5° E
Elevation: 58 m above sea level
Population rank: #26 of 1,315 cities in Sweden by population
County: Värmland
IANA Timezone: Europe/Stockholm
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Sweden: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Sweden: CEST
Daylight Hours in Karlstad
Karlstad gets 18h 21m of daylight today — sunrise is at 03:54 and sunset is at 22:15.
Daylight ranges from about 6h 03m near the December solstice to 18h 37m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 7 Jun ● | 01:04 | 03:54 | 13:04 | 17:42 | 22:15 | 23:45 |
| Mon, 8 Jun | 01:05 | 03:53 | 13:04 | 17:43 | 22:16 | 23:46 |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 01:05 | 03:52 | 13:05 | 17:43 | 22:17 | 23:47 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 01:05 | 03:51 | 13:05 | 17:44 | 22:19 | 23:49 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 01:05 | 03:51 | 13:05 | 17:44 | 22:20 | 23:50 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 01:05 | 03:50 | 13:05 | 17:45 | 22:21 | 23:51 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 01:05 | 03:49 | 13:05 | 17:45 | 22:22 | 23:52 |
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How Far Is Karlstad From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 1,222 km | SW (230deg) |
| Paris | 1,373 km | SW (216deg) |
| Moscow | 1,484 km | E (95deg) |
| Dubai | 4,976 km | ESE (121deg) |
| New York | 6,080 km | WNW (292deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,475 km | ESE (107deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,346 km | NE (43deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,466 km | ENE (69deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Karlstad?
Karlstad next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Karlstad's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Karlstad and you would surface in the open ocean, near 59.4deg S, 166.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Karlstad
What time is it in Karlstad right now?
The current local time in Karlstad is 02:35 on Sunday, June 07, 2026. Karlstad follows the Europe/Stockholm time zone.
What time zone is Karlstad in?
Karlstad uses the Europe/Stockholm IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Karlstad?
Is Karlstad on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Karlstad is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 07, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Karlstad today?
Today in Karlstad: sunrise is at 03:54 and sunset is at 22:15, giving 18h 21m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Karlstad tonight?
The moon phase over Karlstad tonight is Last Quarter with 64.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Karlstad?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Karlstad, clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.