Standard TimeCET |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time
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UTC+2 |
IANA Time Zone |
Europe/Stockholm |
GOTHENBURG time compared to Beijing time (China) |
7 hours ahead |
About Gothenburg, Sweden
Göteborg is the second largest city in Sweden and is located on the west coast on the Kattegat, at the mouth of the Jötta River. As an important port and industrial center in Scandinavia, Göteborg is famous for its world-famous companies such as Volvo Cars and SKF bearings.
Cultural and Tourism Features
The city boasts the largest amusement park in Northern Europe, Risøben Amusement Park, the Gothenburg Art Museum and the Gothenburg Archipelago, a World Heritage Site. The Gothenburg Film Festival and one of the largest book fairs in Europe are held annually. The famous Old Town neighborhood of Haga retains its 19th-century log cabin architecture, while the Linnaeus Arboretum is one of the oldest botanical gardens in Northern Europe.
Economy and Education
As the birthplace of important companies such as the Volvo Group and Ericsson, Gothenburg is Sweden's industrial capital. The University of Gothenburg, together with Chalmers University of Technology, is one of the leading centers of science and education in the Nordic countries, with a particular reputation for automotive engineering and maritime research.
Cityscape and Transportation
Gothenburg is known for its network of canals and green urban spaces, with a streetcar system covering the entire city. As one of the largest ports in Northern Europe, the city has been ranked first in Scandinavia for many years in terms of cargo throughput and is connected to Denmark by the Øresund Bridge.
GOTHENBURG Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-02-26
Sunrise Time
08:14
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18:35
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