heltid

Heltid is a Swedish term meaning full-time. It functions as a noun, adverb, or adjective and describes the amount of time devoted to work, study, or other commitments. The word is formed from helt (whole) and tid (time).

In employment, heltidsanställning refers to a full-time employment contract; heltidsarbete means full-time work; and heltidsjobb is a common informal term. In job advertisements, positions can be listed as heltidsanställning or deltidsanställning. A standard work week is typically around 40 hours in Sweden, though exact hours are defined by collective agreements, sector norms, and individual contracts.

In higher education, heltidsstudier denotes a full course load, usually around 30 högskolepoäng (hp) per semester and 60 hp per academic year. The term is used to distinguish from deltidsstudier (part-time studies), where the student takes fewer credits and may combine studying with work.

Context and nuances: Heltid is widely used in Swedish labor and education contexts to differentiate the intensity of commitment. While it implies a full workload, there is no single universal legal definition; the precise hours and responsibilities depend on contracts, agreements, and institutional rules. In everyday language, heltid commonly contrasts with deltids (part-time), and both forms may apply to employment, studies, or other activities.